1. to flow over the edge or limits of something
2. to be too full or numerous to be contained

1. the flowing over of a liquid from its container
2. an excess amount that cannot be accommodated
3. an outlet for excess liquid

Examples

• The bathtub began to overflow when she forgot to turn off the faucet.
• The stadium was packed, and fans began to overflow into the parking lot.
• The heavy rain caused the river to overflow its banks.
• There was an overflow of applications for the popular program.
• The sink has an overflow drain to prevent flooding.
• The crowd overflow was directed to watch on screens outside.
• Water overflow damaged the floor below the bathroom.