congested

/kənˈdʒɛstɪd/
adjective
  1. So crowded or blocked that movement or flow is difficult.
    • The emergency room was congested with patients after the accident.
    • The city's narrow streets become congested with tourists in summer.
    • The highway is always congested during rush hour.
  2. Having a blocked or stuffy feeling in the nose or chest, usually due to a cold or allergies.
    • She stayed home from school because she felt congested and had a fever.
    • Drinking hot tea can help when you are congested.
    • He woke up with a congested nose and a sore throat.
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