English Reference

Word

denser

US/ˈdɛnsɝ/

UK/dˈɛnsɐ/

Definition

adj. having more things or people in a smaller space than something else. You use this to describe things like crowds, materials, or even sounds.

adj. containing a greater number of people, objects, or particles within a specific volume or area. The comparative form of 'dense'.

Examples

“The city center is much denser than the suburbs.”

“The air in the valley is much denser than at the mountain top, making it harder to breathe.”

Examples

simple

“The city center is much denser than the suburbs.”

contextual

“The air in the valley is much denser than at the mountain top, making it harder to breathe.”

Real-World Examples

“Rings are not always uniform, and JWST might simply have cut through a denser clump.”
Ars Technica · 19 Sept 2026
“Other examples of tested policies include a rent freeze and a new policy allowing denser development in Denver.”
The Conversation · 20 Aug 2026

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