over·weight
ˈō-vər-ˌwāt 
sense 2 is usually
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
1
: weight over and above what is required or allowed
2
: excessive or burdensome weight
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
overweighted; overweighting; overweights
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
: exceeding expected, normal, or proper weight
especially
: exceeding the bodily weight normal for one's age, height, and build
Examples of overweight in a Sentence
Adjective
He looked to be at least 20 pounds overweight.
an overweight person who had difficulty running even a short distance
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Early on in his UFC career, Gastelum missed weight twice, first coming in overweight against Nico Musoke in the summer of 2014, and then against Tyron Woodley in January of 2015.
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For example, reward systems often overweight drive and underweight temperance, with a focus on results at any cost.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Wegovy can also protect the heart in those who are overweight and at risk.
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Noun
There have been countless studies on the negative effects of overweight or obesity on health.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Logan Riely/Getty Images Read More: UFC Superstar Alex Pereira Teases Move to Heavyweight
Early on in his UFC career, Gastelum missed weight twice, first coming in overweight against Nico Musoke in the summer of 2014, and then against Tyron Woodley in January of 2015.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Morgan Stanley upgrades Lincoln National to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said the stock is a turnaround story.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
For example, reward systems often overweight drive and underweight temperance, with a focus on results at any cost.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Adjective
The investment bank, which has an overweight rating on shares, raised its price target to $240 from $200.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Wegovy can also protect the heart in those who are overweight and at risk.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Overweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overweight. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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overweight
1 of 2 noun
over·weight
ˈō-vər-ˌwāt
sense 2 is usually ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
1
: weight above what is required or allowed
2
: excessive or burdensome weight
overweight
2 of 2 adjective
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
: being more than the expected, normal, or proper weight
especially
: having greater than normal bodily weight for one's age, height, and build
Medical Definition
overweight
adjective
over·weight
-ˈwāt
: weighing in excess of the normal for one's age, height, and build
overweight adolescents
overweight adults typically have a body mass index of 25 to 29.9
overweight
noun
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