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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Louis Rossmann expected his chicken pesto sandwich to be overpriced at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. — Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Professional valuations are crucial to avoid under or overpricing, providing a roadmap for improvement. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Strong overall profits from companies has helped allay concerns on Wall Street about the market being overpriced. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Personal finance host Dave Ramsey has said extended warranties are overpriced, arguing companies sell them because of the commissions involved. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 21 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overprice. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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overprice

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

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