overeat

verb

over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt 

overate ˌō-vər-ˈāt  ; overeaten ˌō-vər-ˈē-tᵊn  ; overeating

intransitive verb

: to eat to excess

overeater

ˌō-vər-ˈē-tər 

ˈō-vər-ˌē-tər

noun

Synonyms

• gorge
• gormandize
• pig out
• swill

Examples of overeat in a Sentence

When I'm tired or stressed, I tend to overeat.

because he watches his diet for most of the year, he feels free to overeat during the holidays

Recent Examples on the Web

Overeating and Its Triggers There are many possible causes of overeating. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Apr. 2025

Avoid Restrictive Diets Being overly restrictive with your food choices might cause you to overeat. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Apr. 2025

People who struggle with emotional eating may overeat in response to difficult emotions like sadness and anxiety. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Apr. 2025

Some ingredients in kombucha may also enhance metabolism and help manage blood sugar, which can prevent energy crashes, excessive hunger, and overeating, Viola said. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overeat

• bittersweet
• celestite
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overheat
• parakeet
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete

Kids Definition

overeat

verb

over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt 

overate -ˈāt  ; oveaten

-ˈēt-ᵊn

; oveating

: to eat to excess

overeater

-ˈēt-ər 

noun

Medical Definition

overeat

intransitive verb

over·​eat ˌō-və-ˈrēt 

overate -ˈrāt  ; overeaten -ˈrēt-ᵊn  ; overeating

: to eat to excess

overeater noun