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

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

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

The room and the overspill viewing area in the lobby were at capacity.

From Salon

The warning echoes those of UK and US security teams who are warning of increased likelihood of so called "overspill" cyber-attacks that start in Ukraine and spread to other countries.

From BBC