n.
a large number of people gathered together.
▸a large audience, especially at a sporting event.
▸informal, often derogatory a group of people with a common interest.
v.
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[often as adj. crowded]
(of a number of people) fill (a space) almost completely, leaving little or no room for movement.
▸move or come together as a crowd.
- move too close to:
don't crowd her, she needs air.
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(crowd someone/thing out)
exclude by taking the place of someone or something.
Derivative
Etymology
OE crūdan ‘press, hasten’, of Gmc origin.