overweight

adjective
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

  1. Heavier than is healthy or normal.

    1. My doctor says I'm overweight, and I need to exercise more.
    2. Studies show that many children are overweight due to poor diets and lack of activity.

Synonyms

fat heavy plump stout
overweight adjective

  1. Having a weight greater than is considered normal or desirable.

    1. The overweight suitcase cost me extra at the airport.
    2. The airline charges extra for overweight baggage, which can be quite expensive.
overweight noun

  1. The condition of weighing more than is considered healthy or normal.

    1. Overweight can lead to health problems.
    2. Doctors advise maintaining a healthy weight to avoid the risks associated with overweight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "overweight" is /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overweight": fat, heavy, plump, stout.

Example usage of "overweight": "My doctor says I'm overweight, and I need to exercise more.". More examples on the page.