overprice

verb

over·​price ˌō-vər-ˈprīs How to pronounce overprice (audio)
overpriced; overpricing; overprices
Synonyms of overpricenext

transitive verb

: to price too high

Examples of overprice in a Sentence

The store was guilty of overpricing its goods. Everything in the store is grossly overpriced.
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Tickets for most big sporting events and concerts are obscenely overpriced these days (Knicks playoff ticket prices were right up there with the World Cup), pricing out many of the fans who truly live and breathe the sport. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026 Meanwhile, 69% see stocks in general as overpriced, the lowest level in a year. Steve Liesman, CNBC, 16 June 2026 Every few months another article declares the MBA degree overpriced, overrated, and out of step with what the modern economy needs. Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 Though concessions may be lackluster or overpriced to some, other food trucks and vendors will be on site, including Mocha Point Coffee and Jack Stack. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overprice

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overprice was in 1576

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“Overprice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overprice. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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overprice

verb
over·​price ˌō-vər-ˈprīs How to pronounce overprice (audio)
: to price too high

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