Overbuild (verb)

To construct more than is necessary or desirable; to build excessively.

Origin:

The word "overbuild" is a combination of the words "over" and "build" which means to build more than is required or needed.

Examples:

1. The company was accused of overbuilding the new housing development, creating more homes than the area could support.
2. The city's infrastructure was overbuilt, resulting in a surplus of unused roads and bridges.
3. The developers were criticized for overbuilding the shopping center, creating too much retail space for the area's population.
4. The government has overbuilt many public amenities, such as schools and hospitals, in an effort to boost the economy.
5. The housing market collapsed due to overbuilding, resulting in a glut of unsold homes.