: 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 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 The hypothesis favored by most qualified virologists and epidemiologists is that the virus reached humans the way most viruses do — as spillovers from wildlife.—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for spillover
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