overstuff

verb

over·​stuff ˌō-vər-ˈstəf 

overstuffed; overstuffing; overstuffs

transitive verb

1

: to stuff too full

2

: to cover (a piece of furniture, such as a chair or sofa) completely and deeply with upholstery

Examples of overstuff in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The organization’s three-tier squad of backers is overstuffed with top-flight brands, including Adidas, Coca-Cola, Visa, Anheuser-Busch, Bank of America, McDonald’s, Unilever, Verizon and the Home Depot. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025

Likewise, the tendency of Chu to overstuff the frame, notably in scenes of pageantry in Oz with needlessly busy choreography filling the margins, is easily forgivable. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025

Do not press the stuffing in or overstuff the bird and be sure to stuff your turkey just before roasting. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025

Each jar is about 1 ounce, giving you a chance to enjoy them without overstuffing your cabinet with full-sized jelly jars. —Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for overstuff

• buff
• cuff
• duff
• fluff
• gruff
• hough
• huff
• luff
• muff
• puff
• rough
• ruff