congestion · noun U /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/Full view
congestion
C1 when something is full or blocked
Dictionary examples:

There is always traffic congestion on this highway.

Nasal congestion is a common symptom when you have a cold.

Learner example:

The traffic congestion in Belo Horizonte is an issue that can't be ignored. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Portuguese)

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