Congestion (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Excessive crowding; "traffic congestion".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The city's narrow streets often experience severe congestion during rush hour.
• The highway was plagued by congestion due to a multi-vehicle accident.
• The airport was experiencing congestion, causing flights to be delayed.
• The city's public transportation system was designed to alleviate congestion in the downtown area.
• The congestion in the shopping mall made it difficult to navigate through the crowds.

Synonyms

• Over-crowding

Related Words

• Congest (verb)

Meaning ²

Excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hyponyms

• Hyperaemia
• Haemothorax