overgrown

adjective

over·​grown ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn How to pronounce overgrown (audio)
: grown abnormally or excessively large
dismissed him as an overgrown adolescent

Examples of overgrown in a Sentence

The garden is overgrown with weeds. He acts like an overgrown child.
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Trim plants and remove dead leaves, flowers, and overgrown plants to prevent fast growers and plant debris from overwhelming the pond. Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025 With summer just weeks away, a touch-up isn’t necessary with most celebrities purposely toning dark, overgrown roots. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025 Her dad walked over to her, his overgrown mustache and flip flops standing out in a gym of fades and Jordans. Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 11 May 2025 But in the 20th century, humans suppressed fires and forests became overgrown. Laurie Hertzel, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for overgrown

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overgrown was in the 14th century

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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overgrown. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

overgrown

adjective
: grown unusually or too big
overgrown boys
overgrown cities

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