overspill

[oh-ver-spil, oh-ver-spil]

verb (used without object)

overspilled, overspilt, overspilling. 

1. to spill over.

noun

1. the act of spilling over.

2. something that spills over.

3. British.,  overflow.

overspill

noun

1. 1. something that spills over or is in excess

   2. ( as modifier )

      overspill population

verb

1. (intr) to overflow

Word History and Origins

Origin of overspill¹

First recorded in 1850–55; over- + spill ¹

Example Sentences

As a result, the GTI report warns that there is now a risk of overspill beyond the so-called "epicentre of terror" to neighbouring countries.

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Will Capper, from Winchester got a call from his partner Lauren on 1 August saying that "the manhole cover in the garden had started to overspill."

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There are fears too of regional overspill to the Gaza war, including in Lebanon where the Israeli army and Iranian-backed Hezbollah group have been exchanging fire.

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Park officials said Sunday that the Lower and North Pines Campgrounds and the Housekeeping Camp will be shut over fears that waterways could overspill their banks.

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The room and the overspill viewing area in the lobby were at capacity.

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