outnumber

American  

[out-nuhm-ber] / ˌaʊtˈnʌm bər /

verb (used with object)

1. to exceed in number. number.

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outnumber British  

/ ˌaʊtˈnʌmbə /

verb

1. (tr) to exceed in number

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Etymology

Origin of outnumber

First recorded in 1660–70; out- + number

Example Sentences

That segment is far outnumbered by people who may fit the contemporary definition of philistines, non-religious viewers who are only in it for the pulse-pounding swordplay and palace intrigue.

From Salon

The roughly 16,000-square-foot establishment is a beloved gathering spot for bikers, especially on weekends, when motorcycles in the parking lot usually outnumber cars.

From The Wall Street Journal

Darkened store fronts outnumbered open ones, and orange-vested volunteers wearing whistles patrolled the sidewalks.

From The Wall Street Journal

When sellers outnumber buyers, buyers typically hold the negotiating power.

From The Wall Street Journal

One notable outlier is Saudi Arabia, where women outnumber men in the AI-skilled talent pool.

From Barron's

Related Words

• exceed