adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of overbook form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Having had more seats or tickets sold or guaranteed than were available.

Example

More examples

"The airline asked some passengers to give up their seats because the plane was overbooked."

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