overspill

[ verb oh-ver-spil; noun oh-ver-spil ]

verb (used without object)

, o·ver·spilled or o·ver·spilt, o·ver·spill·ing.

1. to spill over.

noun

1. the act of spilling over.
2. something that spills over.
3. British. overflow.

overspill

noun

1. 1. something that spills over or is in excess
   2. ( as modifier )

      overspill population

verb

1. intr to overflow

Word History and Origins

Origin of overspill¹

First recorded in 1850–55; over- + spill ¹

Example Sentences

Will Capper, from Winchester got a call from his partner Lauren on 1 August saying that "the manhole cover in the garden had started to overspill."

From BBC

Meanwhile, Thailand - which for years has pretended it can manage any overspill from the conflict over the border as a localised issue between the militaries of the two countries - has admitted that the military regime in Myanmar may be crumbling, and that it must brace itself to accommodate tens of thousands more coming over the border.

From BBC

There are fears too of regional overspill to the Gaza war, including in Lebanon where the Israeli army and Iranian-backed Hezbollah group have been exchanging fire.

From Reuters

An overspill could cause flooding along the River Derwent.

From BBC

Park officials said Sunday that the Lower and North Pines Campgrounds and the Housekeeping Camp will be shut over fears that waterways could overspill their banks.

From Seattle Times