over-under

[ oh-ver-uhn-der ]

adjective

1. (of double-barreled firearms) with one barrel mounted over the other.

noun

1. such a firearm.

over-under

adjective

1. (of a two-barrelled firearm) having one barrel on top of the other

noun

1. an over-under firearm

Word History and Origins

Origin of over-under¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The record of 19 offensive players taken in the first round could fall this year, with BetMGM Sportsbook projecting an over-under of 21 1/2 offensive players.

From Seattle Times

BetMGM also has set the over-under on first-round receivers at 6 1/2 with the record of seven happening in 2004.

From Seattle Times

The most offensive linemen taken in the first round was 10 in 1968 with the over-under this year set at 9 1/2.

From Seattle Times

It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that sportsbooks have set the over-under for Seattle’s 2024 win total at 7.5.

From Seattle Times

Vegas has the defending NFC champions’ over-under win total at 11.5 — tied for the most in the NFL.

From Seattle Times