congestion

[ kuhn-jes-chuhn ]

noun

1. overcrowding; clogging:

   severe traffic congestion.

2. an excessive or abnormal accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part or blood vessel:

   pulmonary congestion.

congestion

/ kənˈdʒɛstʃən /

noun

1. the state of being overcrowded, esp with with traffic or people
2. the state of being overloaded or clogged with blood
3. the state of being blocked with mucus

Other Words From

• noncon·gestion noun
• precon·gestion noun
• super·con·gestion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of congestion¹

From the Latin word congestiō, dating back to 1585–95. See congest, -ion

Example Sentences

Instead, he cited residents’ concerns that the Libre Commons project would bring congestion on roads adjacent to the project.

From Los Angeles Times

"It might seem counter-intuitive, but allowing the congestion to persist and focussing on improving infrastructure for pedestrians will help solve the traffic problem in the long run," she says.

From BBC

Ms Taylor said she does not think the recent congestion will have too much of an effect on business.

From BBC

Shops and the stock market opened late on Thursday to reduce traffic congestion, and authorities adjusted public transport operating hours and put more than a dozen spare trains on standby in case of breakdowns.

From BBC

"Residents in Turf Lodge have been plagued for decades with issues around parking and congestion. The infrastructure is outdated and the roads are not fit for purpose," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• bottleneck
• overpopulation
• traffic jam