Crowding
ˈkraʊdɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo fill or pack a place with people or things.
ˈkraʊdɪŋ
To fill or pack (a place or space) with people or things.
The fans were crowding around the stage to see the band.
💡 Simply: Think of when a bunch of friends all want to sit on the same couch. If they're all squished together, they're crowding the couch!
👶 For kids: When lots of people or things are close together and taking up a lot of space.
More Examples
Too many files were crowding the computer's hard drive, slowing it down.
How It's Used
"The new apartment buildings are crowding the once-open park."
"Guests were crowding the entrance to the reception."
The act or process of people or things gathering or pressing together.
ˈkraʊdɪŋ
The act of gathering in a crowd.
The crowding at the concert venue made it difficult to move.
💡 Simply: It’s like when everyone wants to get close to something exciting at the same time, making it super packed.
👶 For kids: When a bunch of people or things get all close together.
More Examples
The study examined the effects of urban crowding on mental health.
How It's Used
"The crowding at the stadium gates was a major concern."
"Research investigates the effects of crowding on social behavior."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
crowded out
To exclude or displace someone or something by a greater number of people or things.
"The new regulations crowded out smaller businesses."
From Middle English *crouden*, likely from Proto-Germanic *krūþōną (to press, push). Related to words like 'crush' and 'crutch'.
The word 'crowding' has been used since the Middle Ages to describe the act of people or things gathering together.
Memory tip
Imagine a large group of people pushing into a limited space, making it feel packed.
Word Origin
"to press, push"