capacity crowd

/ˈkæpəsɪti ˈkraʊd/
a full audience at an event

The stadium was filled with a capacity crowd for the championship game.

Every seat was occupied, showing the maximum number of attendees possible.


informal

an audience or gathering that fills a venue to its maximum capacity

The concert drew a capacity crowd, with fans packed into every corner of the arena.

The venue was completely full, with no empty seats or standing room left.

The theater manager reported a capacity crowd for the opening night of the play.

All available seats were sold, indicating high demand for the performance.

Often used in sports, concerts, and other large public events to emphasize attendance.

Collocations

draw a capacity crowdattract the maximum possible audiencesell out to a capacity crowdhave all tickets sold for a fully attended event

Related Phrases

sell outphrase
to have all tickets purchased
standing room onlyphrase
no seats left, only standing space available

Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'capacity crowd' for positive or high-demand events, not for negative or overcrowded situations.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Reserve 'capacity crowd' for actual maximum attendance; don't use it for merely large crowds.

Word Origin

From 'capacity' (maximum ability to hold) + 'crowd' (large group of people).

Usage Notes

Commonly used in contexts where attendance is a key metric, such as sports, concerts, and theater performances.

Word Breakdown

capacity
maximum amount or number
root
+
crowd
large group of people
root
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