crowded

adjective

crowd·​ed ˈkrau̇-dəd How to pronounce crowded (audio)
Synonyms of crowdednext
: filled with many or too many people or things
a crowded room/theater
a beach crowded with people
a crowded itinerary

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we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming
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But, really, that’s what makes JRAD stand out from the very crowded field of Dead tributes out there. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Attending immigration court in Harlingen, Texas, on days where there are mega master hearings can mean waiting outside in the hot, crowded entrance for over an hour until the lobby can accommodate the next wave of people. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 This sleek vessel provides a private yacht feel with hotel comforts, far from crowded mega-ships. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Indiana’s Curt Cignetti was the final coach to take the big stage at Big Ten football media days, walking up in front of a crowded room Thursday at the Hilton Chicago. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crowded

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of crowd entry 1

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crowded was in 1612

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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowded. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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