Meaning of the word congestion in English
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congestion
US /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
UK /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
Noun
1.
the state of being overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic
Example:
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Traffic congestion is a major problem in big cities.
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The airport experienced severe congestion due to bad weather.
2.
the blocking of a bodily passage or organ, especially with blood or mucus
Example:
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Nasal congestion can make it difficult to breathe.
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She used a decongestant to relieve her chest congestion.
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