crowding
word · lemma: crowd
Definition
The state where too many people or things are together in a small space, making the area feel full and uncomfortable. It can also refer to things being pushed together, like crowding of teeth.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical, urban, or social contexts (e.g., 'crowding on the subway', 'dental crowding'). Formal in scientific/medical writing, but common in news and conversation. Not interchangeable with 'crowded' (which describes feeling or appearance).
Example Sentences
Dental crowding makes it hard to clean your teeth.
basic
The crowding at the concert was worse than I expected.
natural
Because of classroom crowding, students have to share desks.
natural
My dentist said crowding might be why my teeth look uneven.
natural
Too much crowding can cause stress.
basic
There is crowding on the train every morning.
basic