1. an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
2. the amount by which one quantity exceeds another
3. lack of moderation, especially in eating or drinking

1. exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount

Examples

• The company had an excess of inventory after the holiday season.
• She ate the cake in excess and felt sick afterward.
• Remove any excess water from the vegetables before cooking.
• The excess baggage fee was quite expensive.
• His excess of enthusiasm sometimes annoyed his colleagues.
• The budget showed an excess of $50,000 over projected costs.
• Excess sodium in your diet can lead to health problems.