congestion

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ or /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/

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Noun

Singular congestion

Plural congestions

1. Congestion occurs when there is a blockage of the passage due to the buildup of something.

   The traffic report states that there is a severe traffic congestion down the road.

Related words

• congest