Synonyms for overcrowding
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The situation where a space holds more occupants than it can comfortably accommodate.
Forms
- Plural
- overcrowdings → congestions…
Example sentences
- congestion Algiers needs to limit pollution and congestion.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| overcrowding | falling | |
| congestion | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- congestion3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (congestion3 = 3 syllables).