Congestion

/kənd‍ʒˈɛst‍ʃən/

/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/

Congestion

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

Examples

1. to control the traffic congestion

2. He used daikon as a natural remedy for congestion.

3. Frustrated with the congestion, he started elbowing through the packed hallway to reach the exit.

4. Congestion hurts our business.