overfill

verb

over·​fill ˌō-vər-ˈfil 

overfilled; overfilling; overfills

transitive verb

: to fill to overflowing

intransitive verb

: to become full to overflowing

Synonyms

• overburden
• overcharge
• overload

Examples of overfill in a Sentence

He overfilled the pail and the water spilled out.

overfilled the wheelbarrow with bricks until finally no one could push it

Recent Examples on the Web

Fast Food and Wine While the father eventually acknowledged being in the wrong group, the family continued to cause frustration by overfilling overhead compartments with various items, including backpacks, bags of fast food and even a bottle of wine. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

Toilet paper goes right into the film baggy – just don't overfill! —New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025

In this new age of college basketball, with the transfer portal overfilled every year and Name, Image and Likeness money putting so much flexibility into the players’ hands, Rice knows the game is changing. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025

Keep in Mind Planters overfill easily in heavy rain and there’s not an easy way to drain excess water. —Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for overfill

• basophil
• carboxyl
• daffodil
• neutrophil
• overkill
• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill

Kids Definition

overfill

verb

over·​fill ˌō-vər-ˈfil 

: to fill to overflowing