: an extension of something especially when an excess exists
benefiting from a spillover of prosperity from neighboring states
Examples of spillover in a Sentence
Put a pan under the pie to catch any spillovers.
New technology has a positive spillover effect into countless fields.
Recent Examples on the WebGenetic sleuths have traced the outbreak back to a likely spillover event in late 2023, when a wild bird may have infected a cow on a farm.—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 10 May 2024 Billionaire Barry Sternlicht said Miami’s growth story is far from over even as a shortage of schools in the area, a key spillover effect from its recent boom, is hindering its ability to lure more residents.—Patrick Clark, Fortune, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for spillover
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