Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Packed out

What does it mean?

Packed out means very full or crowded, with hardly any space left.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral. It can be good for a concert, bad for a train.

When do you use it?

Use it for pubs, buses, venues, or places with too many people.

Examples

Example 1: The pub was packed out last night.

Example 2: The train is packed out, let us wait for the next one.

Question for you

Which place in your city gets packed out?

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