1
: an embroidered, printed, or lace fabric with a design covering most of the surface
2
: a pattern or design in which a single unit is repeated so as to cover an entire surface
1
: over the whole extent
decorated all over with a flower pattern
2
: everywhere
looked all over for the book
3
: in every respect : thoroughly
she is her mother all over
1
informal
: in eagerly affectionate, attentive, or aggressive pursuit of (someone or something)
the band's fans were all over them
2
informal
: very critical of (someone) in usually an angry or unreasonable way
the press was all over the coach after the loss
Examples of allover in a Sentence
Adjective
a rug with an allover pattern
Adverb
I've looked all over—even outside—and I can't find my other shoe.
his writing style is his mentor's all over
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Charlie Carballo, WWD, 11 July 2024
Dip a toe under the sea with the twinkly embellishments on SimonMiller's beachy collection for Mango, or dive all the way in with Marysia's allover shell print.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2023
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Achieved by an allover dye or with soft lowlights to add depth, upkeep is important for a shade this dark to maintain its reflectiveness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
Caché McClay, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The three-time MAAC Midfielder of the Year was all over the field and totaled five goals, one assist, seven ground balls, three caused turnovers and two draw controls.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2025
Bynadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2023
The carbon emissions from that fuel get captured, sent back to Texas, and start the process all over again.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
But there’s also a growing segment of allover deodorant solutions on the market that offer fresh-feeling skin through toxic-free and clean formulation.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 11 July 2024
Dip a toe under the sea with the twinkly embellishments on SimonMiller's beachy collection for Mango, or dive all the way in with Marysia's allover shell print.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2023
Noun
Other motifs appearing in the campaign images include the allover Gucci stirrup, Horsebit and GG print.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Achieved by an allover dye or with soft lowlights to add depth, upkeep is important for a shade this dark to maintain its reflectiveness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Fans from all over the world traveled to witness Beyoncé's Los Angeles shows, which were filled with family, politics, soaring vocals, incredible fashion and masterful dancing.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 3 May 2025
The three-time MAAC Midfielder of the Year was all over the field and totaled five goals, one assist, seven ground balls, three caused turnovers and two draw controls.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2025
Preposition
Attorney Ven Johnson, who represents the families of students who were killed in the shooting, criticized the ruling and the law behind it, saying his clients feel victimized all over again.
—Bynadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2023
The carbon emissions from that fuel get captured, sent back to Texas, and start the process all over again.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2023
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“Allover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allover. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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