overbook

verb

over·​book ˌō-vər-ˈbu̇k 

overbooked; overbooking; overbooks

transitive verb

: to issue reservations for (something, such as an airplane flight) in excess of the space available

intransitive verb

: to issue reservations in excess of the space available

Examples of overbook in a Sentence

The flight was overbooked, and I got bumped off.

The airline overbooked the flight.

The doctor's office called and said that they overbooked the appointments for today.

Recent Examples on the Web

Try not to overbook yourself, as Mercury will station retrograde, bringing potential disruptions and last-minute tweaks to your work environment or health regimen. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024

There are former museum curators who have learned not to overbook themselves; solo travelers who always learn a little of the local language. —Stacey Lastoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2024

You might be tempted to schedule every hour of your itinerary in order to make the most of your trip, but don’t overbook. —Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2023

Be mindful not to overbook your trip to Kauai. —Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for overbook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook