overspend

verb

over·​spend ˌō-vər-ˈspend 

overspent ˌō-vər-ˈspent  ; overspending

transitive verb

1

: to spend or use to excess : exhaust

2

: to exceed in expenditure

intransitive verb

: to spend beyond one's means

overspender noun

Examples of overspend in a Sentence

The studio clearly overspent on marketing, and the movie was still a flop.

Recent Examples on the Web

Buy a bag that’s meant to last without overspending with Quince’s Italian Leather Double Strap Shoulder Bag. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026

Budget-friendly alternatives, like portable pizza ovens or solar lights, can offer similar benefits without overspending. —Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026

Government finances around the world were in a fragile state going into the war with Iran and countries should avoid overspending on measures to shield their economies from high energy prices, the International Monetary Fund said today. —Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026

The mayor was joined by Adam Chapdelaine, executive director and CEO of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, who insisted that the city’s budget challenges are not driven by overspending. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for overspend

• apprehend
• comprehend
• condescend
• dividend
• recommend
• resuspend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend