Used in a Sentence

overcrowded

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for overcrowded.

Editorial note

I bet the field is probably way overcrowded by now, though.

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Quick take

Containing too many occupants for an area of its size.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of overcrowded gathered in one view.

adjective

Containing too many occupants for an area of its size.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for overcrowded.

adjective

Containing too many occupants for an area of its size.

Example sentences

1

I bet the field is probably way overcrowded by now, though.

2

Belgian prisons are also overcrowded and justice system understaffed so that prosecuting small one-time offenses is definitely not a priority.

3

The market seems a bit overcrowded for how many people there are browsing the site.

4

Translation is an overcrowded and not very generously paying field, especially in media.

5

It could be very nice with public transportation, so I'll be able to know beforehand which wagons are not overcrowded.

6

Not necessarily: some attractions are overcrowded, and some attractions are underutilized.

7

England and similarly dense countries like Bengala-Desh are horribly overcrowded.

8

From where I sat, cooking seemed like a drag, something that took time and effort in the midst of an already overcrowded schedule.

9

A large proportion of peak-time services are severely overcrowded.

10

And what few babies there are are significantly being born to Middle Eastern and African settlers attracted by gullible immigration policies that overcrowded countries can ill afford.

11

But they never mention that Ireland was horribly overcrowded.

12

I'm not contradicting you, but $1700/mo for an incredibly overcrowded dorm room?

Quote examples

1

And yet everyone competes in the already overcrowded "flagship" market instead of trying to find a niche.

2

(Another genre that I completely ignore is the overcrowded "Empire Building Strategy Game", which if you pay attention is always the exact same game with a different skin every time -- and most are F2P, while we're at it).

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use overcrowded in a sentence?

I bet the field is probably way overcrowded by now, though.

What does overcrowded mean?

Containing too many occupants for an area of its size.

What part of speech is overcrowded?

overcrowded is commonly used as adjective.