overeat

verb

over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate ˌō-vər-ˈāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeaten ˌō-vər-ˈē-tᵊn How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeating

intransitive verb

: to eat to excess
overeater
ˌō-vər-ˈē-tər How to pronounce overeat (audio)
ˈō-vər-ˌē-tər
noun

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
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Lack of sleep is known to increase hunger hormones (like ghrelin) and decrease satiety hormones, like leptin, which can cause users to overeat, undermining how GLP-1s suppress appetite. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025 This can be challenging, as there is a tendency to overeat in the evenings, especially as the breaking of the fast is often a family event with lots of delicious foods. Devinder Bains, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 While a well-balanced bedtime snack can support sleep and muscle recovery, overeating or consuming certain foods can lead to discomfort, poor sleep, and metabolic disruptions. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025 Chips and Snack Foods Snacks like chips and pretzels are low in calories but easy to overeat. Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overeat

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overeat was in 1590

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“Overeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overeat. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

overeat

verb
over·​eat ˌō-vər-ˈēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate -ˈāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; oveaten
-ˈēt-ᵊn
; oveating
: to eat to excess
overeater noun

Medical Definition

overeat

intransitive verb
over·​eat ˌō-və-ˈrēt How to pronounce overeat (audio)
overate -ˈrāt How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeaten -ˈrēt-ᵊn How to pronounce overeat (audio) ; overeating
: to eat to excess
overeater noun

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