overfill
verb
over·fill
ˌō-vər-ˈfil 
overfilled; overfilling; overfills
: to fill to overflowing
: to become full to overflowing
Examples of overfill in a Sentence
He overfilled the pail and the water spilled out.
overfilled the wheelbarrow with bricks until finally no one could push it
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This can cause consumers to overfill the pot, resulting in hot food and liquids being ejected when the pressure cooker is vented using the quick-release method.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The cooker has incorrect volume markings on the inner pot, prompting customers to overfill it.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
To clean slow cookers with non-removable inserts, fill it with hot water and dish soap, being careful to leave room at the top and not overfill it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Alesia overfilled the pans, which means the muffins look atrocious.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The cooker has incorrect volume markings on the inner pot, prompting customers to overfill it.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
To clean slow cookers with non-removable inserts, fill it with hot water and dish soap, being careful to leave room at the top and not overfill it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Alesia overfilled the pans, which means the muffins look atrocious.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overfill
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“Overfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overfill. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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overfill
verb
over·fill
ˌō-vər-ˈfil
: to fill to overflowing
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