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

Don't overspend to earn the bonus — the rewards aren't worth it. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Baby Boomers, who make unplanned buys, too, only overspend by $133. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Here, two interior design experts share their go-to tricks for elevating your bathroom without overspending. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Your restlessness could tempt you to overindulge, overspend or seek validation, so check in with yourself first and foremost. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 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