outnumber

verb

out·​num·​ber ˌau̇t-ˈnəm-bər 

outnumbered; outnumbering; outnumbers

transitive verb

: to exceed in number

Examples of outnumber in a Sentence

With 20 girls and 10 boys in the class, girls outnumber boys by 2 to 1.

Recent Examples on the Web

Opponents outnumbered supporters across races, gender, age ranges and political affiliation, according to the Elon poll. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

The characters’ few real conversations are vastly outnumbered by quiet, powerful shots of them going about their lives. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The bad years are stacking up and outnumbering the good, Holm said. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Tagovailoa outnumbered Penix in valuable reps throughout training camp. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outnumber

• encumber
• renumber
• cumber
• lumber
• number
• slumber
• umber

Kids Definition

outnumber

verb

out·​num·​ber (ˈ)au̇t-ˈnəm-bər 

: to be more than in number

girls outnumber boys in the class