🚦congestion

noun
/kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
A situation where there is too much traffic and movement becomes difficult.
Traffic jam or overcrowded condition in roads or areas where there is excessive presence of vehicles or people.

Example Sentences

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

The city's congestion has worsened due to rapid urbanization.

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

Synonyms

Traffic jam, Overcrowding, Blockage, overcrowding, blockage
Entry 1
Traffic jam, Overcrowding, Blockage
Entry 2
overcrowding, blockage
Entry 3
Traffic jam, Overcrowding, Blockage

Antonyms

Free Flow, Unclogged, Open Space, clearance, free-flowing, Unclogging
Entry 1
Free Flow, Unclogged, Open Space
Entry 2
clearance, free-flowing
Entry 3
Free Flow, Unclogging, Open Space

More Example Sentences

Traffic congestion is a major problem in our area.

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