Congested: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used in reference to traffic, medical conditions (like noses or lungs), or urban areas with too many people or vehicles.

• The highway was congested with rush hour traffic
• Her lungs felt congested due to the cold

Typically used for pipes, drains, or passages that are blocked, causing a stoppage.

• The sink is clogged with grease
• His arteries are clogged due to poor diet

Can be used for machinery that stops working because something is stuck, or for dense, immovable traffic.

• The printer is jammed with paper
• The streets were jammed with cars during the parade

Specifically refers to a situation where traffic is so heavy that it comes to a complete standstill.

• The accident on the highway caused the entire downtown area to become gridlocked

Used to describe situations where there is overcrowding or difficulty in movement, often related to traffic or medical conditions.

• The highways are congested during rush hour.
• My nose is congested because of the cold.

Used when something is entirely obstructed or cannot pass through, often related to physical barriers.

• The road is blocked by a fallen tree.
• My credit card was blocked due to suspicious activity.

Used to describe a place that is uncomfortably close or lacking fresh air, often referring to rooms or enclosed spaces.

• The room feels stuffy without ventilation.
• It's stuffy in here, can we open a window?

Used when something is obstructed due to buildup or accumulation, often related to pipes or drains.

• The sink is clogged with food particles.
• Hair often clogs the shower drain.