outbid

American  

[out-bid] / ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb (used with object)

outbid, outbidden, outbid, outbidding

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

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outbid British  

/ ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• outbidder noun

Etymology

Origin of outbid

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

Example Sentences

In one case, he found himself outbid even after offering $70,000 over the asking price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Baby boomers already own much of the housing stock, and we have the cash to outbid those who want to get their hands on the few homes on the market.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The German publisher outbid the Daily Mail for the venerable newspaper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Paramount Skydance finally outbid the streamer this week by offering Warner Bros.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Rich medical schools outbid the less fortunate ones.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead