noun
- the condition of having too many people or things in a space that is too small
Examples
- Overcrowding in the subway made the morning commute unbearable.
- The school addressed overcrowding by building additional classrooms.
- Prison overcrowding has become a serious issue in many states.
- The city’s rapid growth led to overcrowding in residential areas.
- Emergency exits were blocked due to overcrowding at the concert.
- Overcrowding in hospitals strained medical resources during the pandemic.