English / word
overcrowding
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The presence of more people or things in a space than is comfortable, safe, or permissible.
In context
01
Overcrowding in public transport during rush hours causes immense discomfort.
02
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Synonyms
congestion,overpopulation,cramming
Antonyms
spaciousness,emptiness,vacancy
Collocations
severe overcrowding,overcrowding in prisons,overcrowding on trains