spillover
Americannoun
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the act of spilling over.
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a quantity of something spilled over; overflow.
Etymology
Origin of spillover
First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase spill over
Vocabulary lists containing spillover
Economics
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Example Sentences
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Asking whether SARS-CoV-2 emerged through either zoonotic spillover, which is when a virus jumps from animals to people, or through a laboratory-related incident is not inherently a conspiracy theory.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
He warned of a "spillover" of fighting from separate insurgencies in the neighbouring Sahel.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Given the dollar’s centrality within the global financial system, fluctuations in the currency’s value are likely to have spillover effects in other markets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Habibi expects the largest concentration of purchases to be focused in the South Bay, primarily Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, with some spillover into Culver City and possibly north Orange County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
I tore my eyes from the stage and inspected her red-white-and-blue onesie for any signs of spillover.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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