overeat

verb

over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate ˌō-vər-ˈāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeaten ˌō-vər-ˈē-tᵊn How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeating
Synonyms of overeatnext

intransitive verb

: to eat to excess
overeater
ˌō-vər-ˈē-tər How to pronounce overeat (audio)
ˈō-vər-ˌē-tər
noun

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Examples of overeat in a Sentence

When I'm tired or stressed, I tend to overeat. because he watches his diet for most of the year, he feels free to overeat during the holidays
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Following a medical scare in 2024, Smith began addressing health issues including overeating and drinking too much. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 Experts say crime and violence are strongly linked to issues with impulse control, and the drugs appear to work on parts of the brain linked to compulsive behavior like overeating. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 18 June 2026 That quick high is soon followed by a dramatic drop in blood sugars, leaving an empty feeling in the belly that can lead to overeating. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overeat

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overeat was in 1590

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overeat

verb
over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate -ˈāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; oveaten
-ˈēt-ᵊn
 ; oveating
: to eat to excess
overeater
-ˈēt-ər How to pronounce overeat (audio)
noun

Medical Definition

overeat

intransitive verb
over·​eat ˌō-və-ˈrēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate -ˈrāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeaten -ˈrēt-ᵊn How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeating
: to eat to excess
overeater noun

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