To hinder or block the passage of something moving, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

Characterized by congestion

Of or relating to congestion.

Alternative form of congestible

One who congests.

plural of congester

(pathology) The blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels.

Synonym of rhinitis medicamentosa

plural of congestion charge

(UK, transport) A charge made on the vehicles of road users who enter a designated zone where traffic congestion can occur, in order to discourage this congestion, typically in the centre of a large city such as London.