congestion

Definitions

The state of being overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic or people.

An excessive accumulation of blood or mucus in an organ or body part.

Examples

The city is implementing new traffic management strategies to reduce downtown congestion.

He took some medicine to help relieve the nasal congestion caused by his allergies.

Synonyms

overcrowding blockage jam obstruction bottleneck clogging traffic

Antonyms

clearance emptiness flow opening vacancy unclogging spaciousness