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overcrowding

Overcrowding (noun) means a situation in which a space holds far more people or things than it comfortably can. Example: “Overcrowding in the hospital ward forced patients into the hallways.”

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A situation in which a space holds far more people or things than it comfortably can.
"Overcrowding in the hospital ward forced patients into the hallways."

How to use overcrowding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe problem of too many people or things crammed into one space.

Common pairings
prison overcrowding ease overcrowding

Word forms

overcrowdings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “overcrowding” mean?

The word “overcrowding” means a situation in which a space holds far more people or things than it comfortably can. In plain terms, the problem of too many people or things crammed into one space.

How do you use “overcrowding” in a sentence?

Here is “overcrowding” used in a sentence: “Overcrowding in the hospital ward forced patients into the hallways.”

What part of speech is “overcrowding”?

“Overcrowding” is a noun.

What is the meaning of overcrowding?

"overcrowding" (noun) means a situation in which a space holds far more people or things than it comfortably can.

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