overgrown
Americanadjective
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grown to excess; grown too large.
She's an adult cat, but she acts just like an overgrown kitten.
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covered with a growth of something.
Portions of this trail may be overgrown with brush.
Etymology
Origin of overgrown
First recorded in 1350–1400; over- ( def. ) + grown ( def. )
Example Sentences
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A few crumbling concrete blocks in an overgrown field are all that remains visible of what was once a sprawling Nazi forced labour complex around the Austrian town of Leobersdorf.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
"I got involved two years ago and the site was completely overgrown," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Because many parcels remain undeveloped in the farther reaches of Lehigh Acres, streets often contain an unorthodox mix of sleek new homes, 1970s-style ranch houses and empty, overgrown lots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Is Microsoft laying off 3,200 employees from the Xbox division just a new boss coming in and pruning an overgrown asset, or is it a sign that console gaming is coming to the end?
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
It even had a graveyard behind it, on a low hill, with the stones overgrown and tumbling.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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