"packed house" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: packed houses [plural]
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  1. (theater) Synonym of full house; an event for which every seat is sold out, completely filled with an audience for a play, concert, or movie, creating a successful, packed venue. Synonyms: full house [synonym, synonym-of]
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