Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
congestion
noun
/kənˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/brand_identity-01.png)
Definition
The state of being overcrowded or blocked.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/migrate-02.png)
Examples
- The streets were in a state of congestion during rush hour.
- He experienced chest congestion due to a cold.
- The city has implemented measures to reduce traffic congestion.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ux-02.png)
Meaning
Congestion refers to an excessive accumulation of something, often leading to obstruction or hindrance, commonly used in contexts such as traffic or bodily fluids.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/text-file-font.png)
Synonyms
- blockage
- overcrowding
- jam
- obstruction
- clogging