over-under
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of over-under
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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It proclaims an over-under “ME/WE,” that reads as a word and its reflection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
Iowa won 13-10 last year when the over-under was 31 1/2, the lowest for an FBS game since at least 1995, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
One could reasonably argue that winning the Super Bowl two years ago at SoFi Stadium justifies last season’s disaster and this season’s low expectations — oddsmakers put the Rams’ over-under for victories at 6½.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
The over-under line was set at 35½ — and sure enough, Washington finished exactly with 35 wins.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
Plus, before the season began, the Westgate SuperBook had the Commanders favored by 2½ in this game, and all the Vegas sites had Washington’s over-under win total higher than Chicago’s.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2022
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