over·weight
ˈō-vər-ˌwāt 
sense 2 is usually
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
1
: weight over and above what is required or allowed
2
: excessive or burdensome weight
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
overweighted; overweighting; overweights
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
: exceeding expected, normal, or proper weight
especially
: exceeding the bodily weight normal for one's age, height, and build
Examples of overweight in a Sentence
Adjective
He looked to be at least 20 pounds overweight.
an overweight person who had difficulty running even a short distance
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There have been countless studies on the negative effects of overweight or obesity on health.
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For example, reward systems often overweight drive and underweight temperance, with a focus on results at any cost.
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Noun
Wells upgraded Amazon to an overweight buy from equal weight hold and lifted their price target to $280 per share from $245.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
There have been countless studies on the negative effects of overweight or obesity on health.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
JPMorgan upgrades Banc of California to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said the regional bank is best positioned for lower rates.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
For example, reward systems often overweight drive and underweight temperance, with a focus on results at any cost.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Adjective
JPMorgan reiterates Apple as overweight The firm said its survey checks show consumers willing to participate in Apple's upgrade cycle.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Hegseth spent much of his speech focusing on grooming and fitness standards, taking aim at overweight troops and generals and unshaven faces.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Overweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overweight. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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overweight
1 of 2 noun
over·weight
ˈō-vər-ˌwāt
sense 2 is usually ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
1
: weight above what is required or allowed
2
: excessive or burdensome weight
overweight
2 of 2 adjective
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
: being more than the expected, normal, or proper weight
especially
: having greater than normal bodily weight for one's age, height, and build
Medical Definition
overweight
adjective
over·weight
-ˈwāt
: weighing in excess of the normal for one's age, height, and build
overweight adolescents
overweight adults typically have a body mass index of 25 to 29.9
overweight
noun
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