crowded
Americanadjective
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filled to excess; packed.
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filled with a crowd.
crowded streets.
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uncomfortably close together.
crowded passengers on a bus.
Other Word Forms
- crowdedly adverb
- overcrowded adjective
- overcrowdedly adverb
- overcrowdedness noun
- uncrowded adjective
Etymology
Origin of crowded
Example Sentences
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“Doubles the Money Within Three Months,” the Boston Post wrote July 24, 1920, reporting that Ponzi’s office was crowded with eager investors.
From Barron's
“Doubles the Money Within Three Months,” the Boston Post wrote July 24, 1920, reporting that Ponzi’s office was crowded with eager investors.
From Barron's
According to Hoedt, the correlation between cyclicals and defensive stocks is likely to break down soon, as defensive trades become crowded and expensive.
From MarketWatch
The Greens responded by saying the post made clear Spencer's "affection" for the area and her "disappointment" that independent businesses were being crowded out.
From BBC
The venue crumbled under the weight of high-interest rate debt and lost its cool factor as it jacked up prices and crowded the venue to sell more tickets.
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