overspend

verb

over·​spend ˌō-vər-ˈspend How to pronounce overspend (audio)
overspent ˌō-vər-ˈspent How to pronounce overspend (audio) ; overspending
Synonyms of overspendnext

transitive verb

1
: to spend or use to excess : exhaust
2
: to exceed in expenditure

intransitive verb

: to spend beyond one's means
overspender noun

Examples of overspend in a Sentence

The studio clearly overspent on marketing, and the movie was still a flop.
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The play for Bowman would be waiting for other teams to overspend on mid-level free agents. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Your restlessness could tempt you to overindulge, overspend or seek validation, so check in with yourself first and foremost. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 If inflation cools, resist the urge to celebrate by overspending. — Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Transportation is one area where many travelers overspend without realizing it. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overspend

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of overspend was in 1593

Rhymes for overspend

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“Overspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overspend. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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