overeat

verb

over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate ˌō-vər-ˈāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeaten ˌō-vər-ˈē-tᵊn How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeating

intransitive verb

: to eat to excess
overeater
ˌō-vər-ˈē-tər How to pronounce overeat (audio)
ˈō-vər-ˌē-tər
noun

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
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All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025 Take deep breaths, chew slowly, and eat mindfully to aid digestion and avoid overeating. Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025 When not overeating, guests can head to Level 61 for some spa downtime and gym uptime. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Some ingredients in kombucha may also enhance metabolism and help manage blood sugar, which can prevent energy crashes, excessive hunger, and overeating, Viola said. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overeat

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overeat was in 1590

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“Overeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overeat. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

overeat

verb
over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate -ˈāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; oveaten
-ˈēt-ᵊn
; oveating
: to eat to excess
overeater noun

Medical Definition

overeat

intransitive verb
over·​eat ˌō-və-ˈrēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate -ˈrāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeaten -ˈrēt-ᵊn How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeating
: to eat to excess
overeater noun

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