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Definition of overbook

overbook

/ˌoʊvərˈbʊk/
o · ver · book
Adjective:overbooked
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Past Simple:overbooked
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Past Participle:overbooked
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Present Participle:overbooking
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overbook Lexical Profile

overbook Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To accept more reservations for (a flight, hotel, or event) than there are available seats, rooms, or spaces.

Example

"Airlines frequently overbook popular flights to compensate for passengers who fail to show up."

2

To schedule too many appointments, tasks, or commitments for (oneself or a period of time).

Example

"The consultant realized she had overbooked her afternoon and would need to reschedule two client meetings."

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• Rhymes for overbook

• Nearby Words

overblown
overboard
overboil
overbook
overbooking
overboot
overbought

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overbook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overbook
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