overprice

[ oh-ver-prahys ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·priced, o·ver·pric·ing.

1. to price excessively high; set too high a price on.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overprice¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; over- + price

Example Sentences

Hellish summer travel stories encompassing flight delays, lost baggage, overpriced Airbnbs, and booked out hotels abound.

From Quartz

We kiss as we wait in line for drinks, overpriced beverages called Sugar Daddies that contain a fair amount of vodka and Red Bull.

From Time

Issuing new stock generally dilutes the value of a share, and is typically done when a company thinks its shares are overpriced.

From Quartz

Underpricing access to spectrum is effectively a corporate giveaway, while overpricing it slows innovation and could lead to higher costs for consumers.

From Quartz