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
Synonyms
Examples of overweight in a Sentence
Adjective
He looked to be at least 20 pounds overweight.
an overweight person who had difficulty running even a short distance
Recent Examples on the Web
Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024
The prevalence of overweight in children 5 to 19 rose from 8 percent in 1990 to 20 percent in 2022, the United Nations agency noted.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 Apr. 2024
Tim Loh, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
The team accordingly upgraded energy to overweight, citing steady oil prices and attractive valuations.
—Justina Lee, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
Joshua Keating, Vox, 18 June 2024
Major risk factors for hypertension in children and teens include being overweight, not getting enough physical activity and a poor diet, according to the American Heart Association.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 18 June 2024
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Noun
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Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)
Jillian Bell leads this charming comedy about a woman who is motivated to run in the New York City marathon after her doctor deems her overweight and unhealthy.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024
The prevalence of overweight in children 5 to 19 rose from 8 percent in 1990 to 20 percent in 2022, the United Nations agency noted.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 Apr. 2024
Verb
Morgan Stanley upgraded its recommendation on Adidas to overweight from underweight, and lifted its price target to €235 from €175.
—Tim Loh, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
The team accordingly upgraded energy to overweight, citing steady oil prices and attractive valuations.
—Justina Lee, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Many, if not most, might simply not be eligible for service: Pentagon studies have found that around 77 percent of young Americans would not currently qualify for military service due to being overweight, using drugs, or having other physical or mental health issues.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 18 June 2024
Major risk factors for hypertension in children and teens include being overweight, not getting enough physical activity and a poor diet, according to the American Heart Association.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 18 June 2024
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“Overweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overweight. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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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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