over·weight
ˈō-vər-ˌwāt 
sense 2 is usually
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
1
: weight over and above what is required or allowed
2
: excessive or burdensome weight
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
overweighted; overweighting; overweights
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
: exceeding expected, normal, or proper weight
especially
: exceeding the bodily weight normal for one's age, height, and build
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Adjective
He looked to be at least 20 pounds overweight.
an overweight person who had difficulty running even a short distance
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
The study, which was published in the journal Nutrients, had 18 men and women with overweight or obesity take 355 grams a day of either elderberry juice or a placebo beverage for a week.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Citi upgraded shares to buy from neutral, while Wells Fargo raised its rating to overweight from equal weight.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The results showed that Pilates can significantly lower body weight, body mass index (BMI, a measure of body fat based on height and weight), and body fat percentage in adults who are overweight or obese.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The bank downgraded the automaker to equal weight from overweight.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
The study, which was published in the journal Nutrients, had 18 men and women with overweight or obesity take 355 grams a day of either elderberry juice or a placebo beverage for a week.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
KeyBanc upgrades Boot Barn to overweight from sector weight KeyBanc sees margin expansion ahead for the shoe company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Citi upgraded shares to buy from neutral, while Wells Fargo raised its rating to overweight from equal weight.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Morgan Stanley initiates Brookfield Corporation as overweight Morgan Stanley said the Canadian investment management company is too attractive to ignore.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The results showed that Pilates can significantly lower body weight, body mass index (BMI, a measure of body fat based on height and weight), and body fat percentage in adults who are overweight or obese.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Overweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overweight. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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overweight
1 of 2 noun
over·weight
ˈō-vər-ˌwāt
sense 2 is usually ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
1
: weight above what is required or allowed
2
: excessive or burdensome weight
overweight
2 of 2 adjective
over·weight
ˌō-vər-ˈwāt
: being more than the expected, normal, or proper weight
especially
: having greater than normal bodily weight for one's age, height, and build
Medical Definition
overweight
adjective
over·weight
-ˈwāt
: weighing in excess of the normal for one's age, height, and build
overweight adolescents
overweight adults typically have a body mass index of 25 to 29.9
overweight
noun
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