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Noun The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, 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. An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass. An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam. (medicine) Blocking up of the capillary and other blood vessels, etc., in any locality or organ (often producing other morbid symptoms); local hypermic, active or passive (medicine) An excess of mucus or fluid in the respiratory system; congestion of the lungs, or nasal congestion. Find more words! 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Lancashire captain Andy Farrell kicked off in a game delayed by traffic congestion resulting from bad weather earlier in the evening. At the moment, traffic in York is being restrained simply by congestion itself. We are keeping down congestion levels and increasing dramatically the number of people who travel by public transport. A government spending watchdog today launched a scathing attack on attempts to cut congestion. Approximately 700 cyclists braved inclement weather as well as Friday night traffic to cause a little non-polluting road congestion. See Also What is another word for congestion? What is the opposite of congestion? Sentences with the word congestion Words that rhyme with congestion What is the plural of congestion? What is the adjective for congestion? What is the noun for congestion? Translations for congestion Nearby Definitions congesting congestible congestees congestee congested congestant congestions congestiparous congestive congestive heart failure congestive heart failures congestor 10-letter Words Starting With c co con cong conge conges congest congesti congestio