: an extension of something especially when an excess exists
benefiting from a spillover of prosperity from neighboring states
Examples of spillover in a Sentence
Put a pan under the pie to catch any spillovers.
New technology has a positive spillover effect into countless fields.
Recent Examples on the WebThe battle for Rafah is being fought on Gaza’s border with Egypt, and Cairo has warned that any spillover of the conflict onto its own territory could undermine its peace treaty with Israel — long a linchpin of stability in the region.—James Hider, NPR, 28 May 2024 Global regulation of land use and deforestation, trade in wild animals, intensive farming and the overuse of antibiotics in farmed animals, and wet markets (which likely originated Covid-19) could all help prevent zoonotic spillovers.—Alexandra Phelan, STAT, 27 May 2024 This bra fits well with no gaps and no spillover, and the breathable mesh fabric is comfortable and soft.—Maya Polton, Parents, 16 May 2024 The bird flu virus that is spreading through American dairy cows can probably be traced back to a single spillover event.—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for spillover
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