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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.

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

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

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

Traffic jam, Overcrowding, Blockage, overcrowding, blockage

Entry 1

Traffic jam, Overcrowding, Blockage

Entry 2

overcrowding, blockage

Entry 3

Traffic jam, Overcrowding, Blockage

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

Something that hinders or obstructs progress or development.

This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.

A visible display or expression of something.

a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment