crowded

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adjective

crowd·​ed ˈkrau̇-dəd 

: filled with many or too many people or things

a crowded room/theater

a beach crowded with people

a crowded itinerary

crowded

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past tense and past participle of crowd entry 1

Synonyms of crowded

Adjective

• filled
• packed
• bursting
• jammed
• crammed
• full

Examples of crowded in a Sentence

Adjective

we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall

a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Packed in near the front of the crowded town hall was Cindy Lou Coolich, a boisterous retiree wearing a campaign T-shirt and cowboy hat. — Kate Wells, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Afterward, everyone chats for a little while—a manageable dose of socializing for people who’d rather not work a crowded room. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

The 14th-century Black Death was particularly deadly because there were no antibiotics at the time and people lived in crowded cities, often with poor sanitation. — Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Weekdays can offer a less crowded experience for visitors looking to avoid the busiest times. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of crowd entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing crowded

• crowded together

Rhymes for crowded

• clouded
• shrouded
• enshrouded
• unclouded
• uncrowded
• overcrowded