spillover

[ spil-oh-ver ]

noun

1. the act of spilling over.
2. a quantity of something spilled over; overflow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spillover¹

First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase spill over

Example Sentences

And he also fears the Kw’tsán monument could curtail access to the heavily trafficked Glamis and Imperial sand dunes — even though they lie outside the envisioned boundaries — due to “spillover management effects.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We were hoping for positive spillover effects, like customers will be more environmentally conscious and consume less one-time use plastic or paper products," said Che, an associate professor at UCR's School of Business.

From Science Daily

The dome won’t be immune from what Bradbury called “spillover effects” on the surrounding area, such as increased traffic, noise or crime.

From Los Angeles Times

"Everybody has been working incredibly hard to try and prevent a spillover," a senior figure says.

From BBC

The samples suggest, but do not prove, that Covid started more than once in the market with potentially two spillover events from animals to humans.

From BBC

Related Words

• deluge
• flash flood
• overabundance
• torrent