noun
- the action of spilling over or flowing beyond normal limits
- people who move from overcrowded urban areas to less crowded areas
Usage: British
verb
- to spill over or flow beyond normal boundaries
Examples
- The overspill from the dam flooded the nearby fields.
- The city planned new housing to accommodate the overspill population.
- Water began to overspill from the bathtub onto the floor.
- The overspill of refugees created challenges for neighboring countries.
- Crowds started to overspill into the street outside the concert venue.
- The government built new towns to handle London’s overspill.
- Emotions can overspill during stressful situations.