Synonyms

overstuff

American

[oh-ver-stuhf] / ˌoʊ vərˈstʌf /

verb (used with object)

to force too much into.

If you overstuff your suitcase, the fastenings may not hold.
Furniture. to cover completely with deep upholstery.

overstuff British

/ ˌəʊvəˈstʌf /

verb

to force too much into
to cover (furniture) entirely with upholstery

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Etymology

Origin of overstuff

First recorded in 1935–40; over- + stuff

Example Sentences

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But with an overstuffed field of nine major Democratic contenders — San José Mayor Matt Mahan was said to have entered the contest too late for consideration — the vote proved to be a mere formality.

From Los Angeles Times

There are multiple rooms devoted to gaming, with virtual-reality glasses over here, and “Call of Duty” over there, and overstuffed chairs and couches everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times

His furniture is overstuffed leather chairs and colorful rugs and photos on the walls.

From Literature

By the time Coal was directed to what would be his new room, he was exhausted and overstuffed.

From Literature

Heaving her overstuffed carpetbag up onto the bench across from me, I undid the clasp.

From Literature

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