crowding

Definitions

The state of being filled with too many people or things.

The act of gathering or pressing closely together in a confined space.

Examples

The crowding in the subway station made it difficult for commuters to reach their trains on time.

We decided to leave the festival early because the crowding near the main stage was becoming overwhelming.

Synonyms

congestion overcrowding jamming packing thronging squeezing cramming

Antonyms

emptiness spaciousness vacancy sparseness clearance isolation roominess