overcrowded

adjectiveB1+Occasional — familiar, but not everyday · #10,926 of 15,258leans written

Overcrowded means holding far more people than it should. An overcrowded train, overcrowded housing, overcrowded prisons.

It is a defined term in housing law, where an overcrowded home is measured against room and floor space standards. Overcrowding is a leading factor in the spread of infection. Note that the over- means excessively, and that crowded on its own carries no judgement.

Definitions of overcrowded

1adjectiveovercrowdedHolding far more people than it should.B1+
“The overcrowded bus was so full that people were standing on the steps.”

overcrowded is a quality of excess occupancy.

Where it comes from

From over- + crowded.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA

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overcrowded in the wild

As of August 2013 Lorain was called one of the state's most overcrowded prisons.
Lorain Correctional Institution
In a facility designed for 1089 prisoners, Lorain housed 1473 and stood at 135% capacity, reflecting overcrowded conditions in all of Ohio's state prisons.
Lorain Correctional Institution
A number of children were entering the hall to see a show when a staircase became overcrowded, and there was a crush as they tried to get inside.
Barnsley Public Hall disaster
The stands used to be overcrowded during Minerul Baia Mare's golden era when between 20,000 and 25,000 people used to come and see the local team playing.
Viorel Mateianu Stadium
The present school was built in the 1960s when the former high school, now Travis Middle School, became overcrowded.
Calhoun High School (Texas)

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