outbid

[out-bid]

verb (used with object)

outbid, outbidden, outbid, outbidding. 

1. to outdo in bidding; make a higher bid than (another bidder).

outbid

/ ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb

1. (tr) to bid higher than; outdo in bidding

Other Word Forms

• outbidder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of outbid¹

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + bid ¹

Example Sentences

That’s allowed the EPL to outbid others for the top talent, resulting in deeper rosters and a level of play no other league can match.

From Los Angeles Times

An art museum has been outbid at auction - despite what it called its "Herculean" efforts - to bring a JMW Turner painting home to the city that inspired it following its rediscovery after 150 years.

From BBC

"We were outbid by another buyer, which is sadly the lay of the land at the moment," said Mr Price.

From BBC

Amazon reportedly spent $40 million to secure the rights to produce and stream a documentary about Melania Trump, outbidding both Disney and Paramount.

From Salon

The agency was forced to sell after the state abolished redevelopment agencies, and the city was not in a financial position to outbid Cedar Fair for the land.

From Los Angeles Times