overcrowding

[US]/ˌovɚ'kraʊdɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. excessive crowding, filled to capacity

Example Sentences

The city is facing severe overcrowding issues.

Overcrowding in public transportation is a common problem in big cities.

The school has to deal with overcrowding by adding more classrooms.

Overcrowding in prisons is a major concern for authorities.

Overcrowding can lead to health and safety risks.

The government is implementing measures to alleviate overcrowding in urban areas.

Overcrowding at the event caused chaos and confusion.

Overcrowding on the beaches during holidays is a common sight.

Overcrowding in refugee camps is a humanitarian crisis.

Overcrowding in restaurants can lead to longer wait times for customers.

Real-world Examples

You see, our space problem is not like the usual hospital overcrowding.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

City fathers hope this will prevent the overcrowding that often comes with large numbers of tourists.

Source: VOA Special March 2019 Collection

But are permits the solution to overcrowding?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Online ticket sales have been limited to prevent overcrowding.

Source: BBC Listening May 2020 Collection

But it diminished slowly over time due to overcrowding and crime.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Overcrowding is becoming a problem at the Nyarugusu camp in Tanzania.

Source: VOA Standard July 2015 Collection

Some countries have built new capital cities to help ease overcrowding.

Source: VOA Special October 2018 Collection

California's facing a court ordered deadline reduce overcrowding in state prisons.

Source: NPR News September 2013 Compilation

Thanks to overcrowding, yeah. I'd love it if my dad could come.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

A thousand beds on board to help ease overcrowding in the city's hospitals.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2020 Collection

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