The phrase "crowded elevator" means there are a lot of people in a small elevator space, making it feel very full or uncomfortable.
Sentences with «crowded elevator»
If they had shouted «fire» in a crowded elevator and people had been stampeded to death, they would have had to face consequences. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
AV definitely seems like the type of guy who farts in a crowded elevator and then gets angry when people aren't holding their noses and complaining about the smell. (sbnation.com)
In the campaign headquarters, a wall of «Paul Massey for Mayor» signs and other campaign writing could be seen on the fifth floor from a crowded elevator. (nytimes.com)