English Reference
adjective

crowded

adj.
US /ˈkɹaʊdəd/ UK /kɹˈaʊdɪd/ crowd·ed

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    full of people, leaving little or no room for movement.

    containing a high density of individuals, often to the point of discomfort or restricted movement.

    Simple

    The train was so crowded that I had to stand for the whole journey.

    In context

    The city's main thoroughfares become increasingly crowded during the festival, making it difficult for emergency vehicles to navigate the narrow streets.

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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