overprice

verb

over·​price ˌō-vər-ˈprīs How to pronounce overprice (audio)
overpriced; overpricing; overprices
Synonyms of overpricenext

transitive verb

: to price too high

Examples of overprice in a Sentence

The store was guilty of overpricing its goods. Everything in the store is grossly overpriced.
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Meanwhile, 69% see stocks in general as overpriced, the lowest level in a year. — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 16 June 2026 Whether Gordon is overpriced or underpriced in the present market is a source of great debate among Newcastle fans. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026 According to Roberts, Teslas had been overpriced, then overcorrected, and are now starting to level out. — Carlie Procell, USA Today, 9 May 2026 Every few months another article declares the MBA degree overpriced, overrated, and out of step with what the modern economy needs. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overprice

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overprice was in 1576

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overprice

verb
over·​price ˌō-vər-ˈprīs How to pronounce overprice (audio)
: to price too high

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