overspill

/ˈɒvərspɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

an excess or overflow, especially of water or other liquid, that spills over a boundary or container.

“The heavy rain caused an overspill in the nearby river, threatening the nearby village.”

2. verb

to overflow or spill over, especially of water or other liquid.

“The dam was in danger of overspilling due to the intense rainfall in the area.”

Synonyms

  • deluge
  • overflow
  • spillover

Antonyms

  • absorption
  • containment