Meaning & use
density
The mass of a substance per unit of its volume, or, more generally, how tightly packed something is.
See it in a sentence
Lead has a much higher density than aluminum, so it feels far heavier for its size.
The city's housing density has increased sharply as more apartment buildings were constructed.
A note on using this word
In physics, density is calculated as mass divided by volume; in everyday use, it more loosely describes crowdedness or concentration.
Words with a similar meaning
compactness
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “density”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.