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crowded market
/ˈkraʊdɪd ˈmɑːrkɪt/
a busy place with many people
We got lost in the crowded market trying to find the exit.
The market was very busy, making it hard to navigate.
informal
A place where many people gather to buy and sell goods, often resulting in congestion and limited space.
The crowded market was filled with vendors shouting prices and customers bargaining.
The market was very busy, with sellers and buyers negotiating prices loudly.
During festivals, the market becomes even more crowded with tourists.
The market gets even busier during festivals because of the influx of tourists.
This phrase is commonly used to describe busy commercial areas, especially in urban settings.
Collocations
navigate a crowded marketto move through a busy marketbargain in a crowded marketto negotiate prices in a busy market
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Usage Tip
Use 'crowded market' to describe physical congestion, not just high demand.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'crowded' (from Old English 'crywan' meaning to press together) and 'market' (from Old French 'marchet' meaning a place for buying and selling).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to describe markets in developing countries or during peak shopping times. It can also metaphorically refer to competitive business environments.
Word Breakdown
crowded
filled with many people
adjectivemarket
a place where goods are bought and sold
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