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overstay

verb

over·​stay ˌō-vər-ˈstā How to pronounce overstay (audio)
overstayed; overstaying; overstays

transitive verb

: to stay beyond the time or the limits of

Examples of overstay in a Sentence

She was guilty of overstaying a student visa.
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Wen, who allegedly overstayed his visa and remained in the US illegally, was arrested Tuesday by the FBI. Josh Campbell, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024 Wen, who authorities said is a Chinese national living illegally in the U.S. after overstaying his visa, has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which deals with sanctions and frozen foreign assets. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series. Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 Americans can live in Mexico for 180 days without a visa; many overstay them. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overstay 

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overstay was in 1641

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Cite this Entry

“Overstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstay. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

overstay

verb
over·​stay -ˈstā How to pronounce overstay (audio)
: to stay beyond the time or the limits of
overstayed their welcome

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