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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The method worked for overweight to severely obese people between the ages of 55 and 75.
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For example, reward systems often overweight drive and underweight temperance, with a focus on results at any cost.
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The problem that Let’s Move meant to solve—approximately one in three children was overweight or obese—was serious, but the vibe was cool-mom fun.
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Noun
The French researchers noted that hidradenitis suppurativa is typically associated with overweight and obesity, affecting 50% of those patients.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The method worked for overweight to severely obese people between the ages of 55 and 75.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Wells Fargo upgrades Hubbell to overweight from equal weight Wells Fargo said in its upgrade of Hubbell that the electrical equipment company is well positioned for growth.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 2 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
Wells Fargo initiates Archrock at overweight Wells said the gas supply company is well positioned.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The problem that Let’s Move meant to solve—approximately one in three children was overweight or obese—was serious, but the vibe was cool-mom fun.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Overweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overweight. Accessed 9 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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