How to Use overhang in a Sentence

overhang

1 of 2 verb
  • A cliff overhangs the trail.
  • The patio was overhung by a canopy.
  • The path was overhung with willow trees.
  • There’s overhanging trees on the left.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
  • Parchment should be overhanging a bit on the sides of the pan.
    — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 18 Dec. 2017
  • Leave some of the plastic wrap overhanging the edges of the pan.
    — Robin Mather, charlotteobserver, 25 July 2017
  • Place crust over the filling and tuck in any overhanging edges.
    — Kim Sunée, Alaska Dispatch News, 6 Oct. 2017
  • He died held by a tree overhanging the water.
    — Longreads, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Trim away any tree branches that overhang on your home and cut low branches on trees.
    — Yvette Yrrea Moe, Ramona Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Clean gutters and downspouts, and cut tree limbs and shrubs that overhang the house.
    — Philly.com, 28 Mar. 2018
  • It was found sleeping in trees overhanging paths.
    — Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
  • This is not a simple pruning job with a branch overhanging your roof.
    — Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 6 July 2019
  • The view from the cliffs overhanging the sea in the sunset is dizzying.
    — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
  • My tent was pitched on the edge of a cliff, directly overhanging the rapids.
    — Arthur Hart, idahostatesman, 23 Mar. 2018
  • The smells of spruce and lilac from overhanging branches soak my nostrils.
    — Nadine Sander-Green, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2021
  • The tall firs and birches stood distinct and quiet, and deep snow overhung the church roofs.
    — Olga Ingurazova, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
  • Directly south is a large western cedar, which doesn't quite overhang the side yard.
    — oregonlive, 8 Mar. 2020
  • Then, plan for your table to overhang your bench by 3-8 inches.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
  • What about those snakes and spiders and overhanging branches?
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Ants are more likely to build hills in overgrown areas with tall grass and overhanging shrubs.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
  • Of most concern is dead vegetation and tree limbs that overhang roofs.
    — Joshua Emerson Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2019
  • Clean gutters and downspouts and trim back any tree limbs overhanging the structure.
    — David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
  • If a fire is built below trees, the overhanging branches must be at least 25 feet above it.
    — Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, 13 July 2018
  • Who wouldn’t want to get away to a quiet island, lounge in a hammock overhanging the ocean, and eat sushi?
    — Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 15 July 2019
  • Build a snake-proof fence, clear debris, and trim overhanging branches to keep snakes out of your garden.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
  • Trim tree limbs within 10 feet of chimneys or overhanging roofs.
    — Jeastman, oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Glass frogs are known to cling to the undersides of leaves that overhang small rivers and streams while guarding clutches of eggs.
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 1 June 2017
  • More deal clouds overhanging the stock, according to the expert.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Place it away from trees or overhanging structures to get the most accurate reading.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Arrange the rhubarb side by side on top of the frangipane, trimming off any bits that overhang the uncovered dough.
    — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018

overhang

2 of 2 noun
  • The overhang of the roof cast a shadow on the ground.
  • Clip the overhang to the sides of the pan with binder clips.
    — Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • That has been one of the biggest overhangs on the stock this year.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • When the cake is cool, use the parchment overhang to lift it out of the pan.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Make sure your grill is a few feet from your home and far away from awning overhangs, plants, etc.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • Place in pie pan, leaving at least 1-inch overhang.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
  • There are a couple of overhangs on the stock at the moment.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The ball instead hit an overhang just below the line for a home run.
    — John Marshall, ajc, 4 June 2023
  • The top had a 2-inch overhang past the front surface of the stone walls.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Its rubber seals and front overhang will also keep your mail dry.
    — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The bar has a generous overhang to tuck in the low-back bar stools.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Fold overhang under to form a crust edge, and crimp as desired.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Cliff swallows make nests out of mud pellets that cling to overhangs.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The car's hips are also wider, and the rear overhang is shorter.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022
  • But now that overhang is weighing on those markets.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Once bars are cooled, lift them out of the pan using the parchment overhang.
    — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • This lifts an overhang from a deeply out-of-favor and cheap-seeming group.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Still, once the lower fur overhang is added, these look superb.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Trim dough overhang to 1-inch; fold edges under, and crimp as desired.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides.
    — Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
  • To get the look, hang faux moss from the porch overhang and place faux mushrooms leading up to the steps.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • This results in a nearly-flush finish, with an inch or two of overhang.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The front overhang is short — no need for a bulky engine and transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Dallas News, 1 Jan. 2022
  • The curved ends of the island topper create enough overhang for a small stool on each side.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 5 July 2023
  • An overhang above the outdoor kitchen helps protect the grill and sink from the weather.
    — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • Yeah, and the and the size of that debt overhang means this isn’t going to happen quickly.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2022
  • China has been a major overhang for Nvidia.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Line pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on long sides.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then use parchment overhangs to lift bars out of pan.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Line the pan with a sheet of parchment paper with a generous overhang on the long sides.
    — Washington Post, 11 May 2022

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