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- 3crowd 1
crowded; crowding; crowds
1
a
: to press on : hurry
The ships crowded northward.
b
: to press close
The players crowded around the coach.
2
: to collect in numbers
Police officers warned people not to crowd.
1
a
: to fill by pressing or thronging together
crowd a room
b
: to press, force, or thrust into a small space
crowded the people into the bus
3
a
: to urge on
… I crowded him until streams of sweat ran from his beard.—
Jesse H. Stuart
Jesse H. Stuart
b
: to put on (sail) in excess of the usual for greater speed
4
: to put pressure on
Don't crowd me, I'll pay.
5
6
: to press or stand close to
The batter was crowding the plate.
7
: to approach or come close to (an age or amount)
a friend who's crowding 70
… a sedan that crowds $100,000 when all the option boxes have been checked.—Jeff Sabatini
Jeff Sabatini1
: a large number of persons especially when collected together : throng
2
a
: the great body of the people : populace
b
: most of one's peers
follow the crowd
3
: a large number of things close together
… I saw a crowd … of golden daffodils …—William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth4
: a group of people having something (such as a habit, interest, or occupation) in common
in with the wrong crowd
the Hollywood crowd
1
: an ancient Celtic stringed instrument that is plucked or bowed
called also crwth
2
dialectal, England
: violin
Synonyms
Examples of crowd in a Sentence
Verb
Boxes crowded the floor of my apartment.
There are too many products crowding the market.
The club has been accused of crowding too many people into too small a space.
By the end of the 10th mile, three bicyclists were crowding the racer in front.
Please move back. You're crowding me.
Recent Examples on the WebAdaobi Tricia Nwaubani, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The public spaces are shared with the members club so expect them to be crowded at times.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Larry’s confusion about greetings and salutations, about language itself, would crowd an hourslong supercut.
—Wesley Morris Ron Butler Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
During the press briefing, Assistant Phoenix Police Chief Ed DeCastro mentioned the area of the shooting was crowded.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
The lounges were crowded, with limited seating and food and beverage options.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Outside of school, invitations and obligations are also starting to crowd the calendar.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2024
Employees crowded the main entrance, cheering and crying, while tourists and locals watched the historic moment from behind a yellow gate.
—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
The couple cannot be seen on security footage from inside the Capitol, but cameras did capture several of the people who crowded into the building directly in front of them.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Travel times and the large crowds are top of mind for some people from Wisconsin traveling for the event while others are ready to take it in stride.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Users can also add sound effects like the roar of a crowd or keyboard taps.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Last year, there were repeated stampedes from jumpy crowds that packed Ocean Drive.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Rum punch flowed from street vendors, smoke billowed in thick clouds, and strangers became temporary comrades as the DJ commanded the massive crowd into call and response.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
But a number of those at the meeting—which attracted an overflow crowd of teachers, parents, and alumni—believed that more needed to be done.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
The background features the vibrant and colorful street life of the Castro, with rainbow flags, bustling cafes, and lively crowds.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Behind the making of Windstar's first offseason Mediterranean cruises, where thinner crowds make way for authentic connections.
April 2, 2024
All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Verb
About a dozen of the women crowded into the room to talk.
—Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The public spaces are shared with the members club so expect them to be crowded at times.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Larry’s confusion about greetings and salutations, about language itself, would crowd an hourslong supercut.
—Wesley Morris Ron Butler Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
During the press briefing, Assistant Phoenix Police Chief Ed DeCastro mentioned the area of the shooting was crowded.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
The lounges were crowded, with limited seating and food and beverage options.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Outside of school, invitations and obligations are also starting to crowd the calendar.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2024
Employees crowded the main entrance, cheering and crying, while tourists and locals watched the historic moment from behind a yellow gate.
—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
The couple cannot be seen on security footage from inside the Capitol, but cameras did capture several of the people who crowded into the building directly in front of them.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
In the carousel, a crowd and news cameras gathered in front of the establishment as people recorded the historic moment on their cell phones.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Travel times and the large crowds are top of mind for some people from Wisconsin traveling for the event while others are ready to take it in stride.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Users can also add sound effects like the roar of a crowd or keyboard taps.
—Emilia David, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
Last year, there were repeated stampedes from jumpy crowds that packed Ocean Drive.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Rum punch flowed from street vendors, smoke billowed in thick clouds, and strangers became temporary comrades as the DJ commanded the massive crowd into call and response.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
But a number of those at the meeting—which attracted an overflow crowd of teachers, parents, and alumni—believed that more needed to be done.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
The background features the vibrant and colorful street life of the Castro, with rainbow flags, bustling cafes, and lively crowds.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Behind the making of Windstar's first offseason Mediterranean cruises, where thinner crowds make way for authentic connections.
April 2, 2024
All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowd. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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crowd
1 of 2 verb1
: to press forward or close
crowd into an elevator
2
: to push or press into a small space
crowd coats into a closet
3
: to fill or pack by pressing together
cars crowded the roads
4
: to push or force by or as if by a crowd
we were crowded off the sidewalk
crowd
2 of 2 noun1
: a large number of persons or things crowded or crowding together
2
: the population as a whole : ordinary people
books that appeal to the crowd
3
: a large number of things close together
4
: a group of people having a common interest
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