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adjective

ˈkrau̇-dəd How to pronounce crowded (audio)
Definition of crowdednext
1
as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall

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2
as in packed
having little space between items or parts a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming

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crowded

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verb

past tense of crowd
1
as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space crowded all the boats into the harbor before the storm struck

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2
as in flocked
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers cars crowded the roads over the long holiday weekend

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3
as in huddled
to gather into a closely packed group everyone crowded around to see the baby being shown off by his proud parents

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Recent Examples of crowded
Adjective
Capitol staffers can expect crowded halls and visits from SEIU, Smart Justice California, the California Medical Association and even the California Pest Management Association — all of whom have planned Capitol events this week. — Jenavieve Hatch, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The battlelines are drawn in the crowded, high-stakes San Jose District 3 City Council special election, with business and labor interests flooding the race with donations in what could become a crucial seat for control of the dais. — Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025 Best Time to Visit Although New Orleans has a reputation as the center of Mardi Gras festivities, the Northshore is a great place to celebrate, too, and is usually much less crowded. — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025 In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties. — Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
  1. packed
  2. dense
  3. invaded
  4. piled
  5. tight
  6. thick
  7. full
  8. close
Adjective
  • While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of packed
Adjective
  • The guys play too many matches and Didier can be a bit dense -- like denying a request for a couple weeks off to move to another country.
    — Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • This hot, dense state of matter consisting of the innermost building blocks of protons and neutrons, is believed to have filled the universe nearly 14 billion years ago, just microseconds after the Big Bang.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of dense
Verb
  • An anti-Israel fervor has swept through Hollywood since Hamas invaded Israel 17 months ago, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and taking 251 as hostages.
    — Haley Strack, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014 and launched a full-scale invasion in 2022.
    — Anna Chernova, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of invaded
Verb
  • Seventeen hundred people piled into the comments expressing astonishment that someone who had previously been so vocal in support of Ukraine was now apparently cheering the humiliation of its leader.
    — Andrew Carey and Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The strikeouts piled up this week, with 14 on Wednesday and 12 on Tuesday.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of piled
Adjective
  • The Grizzlies, which entered with losses in seven of their last eight games and recently made a coaching change, are in a tight race in the Western Conference to avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Her hair was pulled back into a tight chignon with a few strands of wavy hair to frame her face.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of tight
Adjective
  • Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of thick
Adjective
  • Watch a full recap of the original episode above.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Read the full story by Khaleda Rahman on Newsweek.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of full
Adjective
  • There are several international destinations where pickpocketing is extremely common, so having all of my essentials close is a priority.
    — Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Ask any top-flight manager to draw up the frame and skill set of their ideal midfielder, all rules of creation in their hands, and Toure would be the closest facsimile.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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