overprice

verb

over·​price ˌō-vər-ˈprīs How to pronounce overprice (audio)
overpriced; overpricing; overprices

transitive verb

: to price too high

Examples of overprice in a Sentence

The store was guilty of overpricing its goods. Everything in the store is grossly overpriced.
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In this context, a price of $13 per share does not seem to be overpriced, especially when taking into consideration the comprehensive valuation metrics. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Stocks are overpriced The simple reason forecasters don’t expect much from the U.S. stock market over the next decade: stock prices are already very high. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025 None of the prominent starters rumored to be available at the trade deadline were moved, as Hoyer pointed out, suggesting the sellers were overpricing their assets. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025 Sellers often overprice, leading to longer times on the market, with many selling only out of necessity. Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for overprice

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overprice was in 1576

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“Overprice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overprice. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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overprice

verb
over·​price ˌō-vər-ˈprīs How to pronounce overprice (audio)
: to price too high

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