# rammed

/ˈɹæmd/ (US) · /ɹˈæmd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rammed
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

completely full of people or things. You use this when a place is so crowded that there is no room left to move.

For teachers: extremely crowded or packed to capacity. Often used predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'get'.

## Examples

- The train was absolutely rammed this morning.
- We tried to get a table at the new Italian restaurant, but the place was completely rammed with the Friday night crowd.
- Even though the stadium was rammed with thousands of shouting fans, a sudden silence fell over the arena as the star player stepped up for the final penalty kick.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb or is modified by 'absolutely' or 'completely'.

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