overstay

verb

over·​stay ˌō-vər-ˈstā 

overstayed; overstaying; overstays

transitive verb

: to stay beyond the time or the limits of

Examples of overstay in a Sentence

She was guilty of overstaying a student visa.

Recent Examples on the Web

But what might start out as a striking, passionate color can eventually overstay its welcome. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 27 Oct. 2026

If an animal has overstayed its welcome or poses a risk to you or your property, the goal is to remove the things that attracted it in the first place. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026

In its June statement, DHS said Nalwamba had overstayed his visa, was granted voluntary departure in 2007 and received a final order of removal in 2010. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Other Mommy, though a mere 93 minutes, overstays its welcome. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing overstay

• overstay one's welcome

Rhymes for overstay

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

overstay

verb

over·​stay -ˈstā 

: to stay beyond the time or the limits of

overstayed their welcome