overeat

verb

over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt 

overate ˌō-vər-ˈāt  ; overeaten ˌō-vər-ˈē-tᵊn  ; overeating

intransitive verb

: to eat to excess

overeater

ˌō-vər-ˈē-tər 

ˈō-vər-ˌē-tər

noun

Synonyms of overeat

• gorge
• feast

Examples of overeat in a Sentence

When I'm tired or stressed, I tend to overeat.

because he watches his diet for most of the year, he feels free to overeat during the holidays

Recent Examples on the Web

Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026

Frequent meals may be a better fit for those who feel overly hungry between meals or tend to overeat later in the day. — Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026

Eating every 3 hours will help to keep your child’s blood sugar steady and also decrease overeating at meal times. — Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026

That quick high is soon followed by a dramatic drop in blood sugars, leaving an empty feeling in the belly that can lead to overeating. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overeat

• bittersweet
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overheat
• parakeet
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete
• backseat

Kids Definition

overeat

verb

over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt 

overate -ˈāt  ; oveaten

-ˈēt-ᵊn

; oveating

: to eat to excess

overeater

-ˈēt-ər 

noun

Medical Definition

overeat

intransitive verb

over·​eat ˌō-və-ˈrēt 

overate -ˈrāt  ; overeaten -ˈrēt-ᵊn  ; overeating

: to eat to excess

overeater noun