# denser

/ˈdɛnsɝ/ (US) · /dˈɛnsɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/denser
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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