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crowded room

/ˈkraʊdɪd ruːm/
a space filled with many people

The concert was in a crowded room with no space to move.

The venue had so many people that it was difficult to move around.


informal

a room or space where many people are present, often making movement or comfort difficult

We had to wait outside because the crowded room couldn't fit any more guests.

The room was so full that no additional people could enter.

The crowded room made it hard to hear the speaker over the noise.

The large number of people in the room created a lot of background noise.

This phrase is commonly used to describe social gatherings, events, or public spaces where space is limited.

Collocations

packed rooma room filled to capacityfull rooma room with no available space

Synonyms

packed roomfull roomcrowded spaceovercrowded area

Antonyms

empty roomspacious roomquiet room

Related Phrases

packed housephrase
a venue or event with a full audience
standing room onlyphrase
a situation where all seats are taken, and people must stand

Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'crowded room' to describe physical discomfort or noise, not just the presence of people.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Use this phrase for situations where the crowd is noticeable or problematic, not just any group of people.

Word Origin

Combination of the adjective 'crowded' (from Middle English 'crowden,' meaning to press together) and the noun 'room' (from Old English 'rūm,' meaning space).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to describe uncomfortable or noisy environments due to the high number of people present.

Word Breakdown

crowded
filled with many people
adjective
+
room
an enclosed space
noun
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