overheat

verb

over·​heat ˌō-vər-ˈhēt 

overheated; overheating; overheats

transitive verb

1

: to heat to excess

2

: to stimulate or agitate unduly

intransitive verb

: to become heated beyond a safe or desirable point

Examples of overheat in a Sentence

I overheated the food in the microwave.

Be careful not to overheat the engine.

Recent Examples on the Web

The pair is ideal for year-round use, because the fabric is soft and cozy yet lightweight enough not to overheat you in the warmer temperatures. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

That then reversed in July as chip stocks imploded with the group seen as too overheated by some. — Alex Harring,sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Showering too close to bedtime, using very hot water, or staying in too long can leave you overheated, sweaty, or with dry, irritated skin. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

Where to Place Bird Baths Locating bird baths in part shade keeps bird bath water fresh longer and makes sure baths don’t overheat during the hot summer months. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for overheat

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