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overcrowded
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(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space
Example
The orphanage was overcrowded with waifs rescued from the streets, each one in need of care and protection.
The prison was notorious for its overcrowded and inhumane conditions.
The bus was so overcrowded that passengers were squashed in like sardines, struggling to find breathing room.
Trying to organize the pantry, she had to force the jars onto the overcrowded shelf.
During the deadly pandemic, people in overcrowded areas were dropping like flies due to the fast-spreading virus.
