C1nounurbantransport
US/kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
UK/kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
a situation where a road or place is so full that traffic or movement becomes very slow
In context
Congestion in Ho Chi Minh City costs the economy billions of dollars each year.
The new metro line is meant to ease congestion on the main roads into the center.
This medicine helps relieve nasal congestion when you have a cold.
Words that go with congestion
noun + noun
- traffic congestionTraffic congestion is worst between five and seven in the evening.
- congestion chargeLondon introduced a congestion charge for cars entering the city center.
verb + noun
- reduce congestionSingapore charges drivers to enter the center to reduce congestion.
- ease congestionBuilding more roads rarely eases congestion for long.
adjective + noun
- severe congestionSevere congestion near the airport made us miss our flight.
- nasal congestionSteam from a hot bowl of soup can ease nasal congestion.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The road to the airport is very congestion.Correct: The road to the airport is very congested.