Oversleep (verb)

To sleep for longer than intended or required, often resulting in being late or missing an appointment or responsibility.

Origin:

Formed from the prefix "over-" meaning "excess" or "beyond" and the root word "sleep" meaning "the state of rest and unconsciousness", the word "oversleep" came into use in the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. I overslept and missed my flight.
2. I didn't set an alarm and overslept until noon.
3. He overslept and was late for the meeting.
4. The medication made her oversleep and miss her class.
5. Oversleeping can have negative consequences for work, school, or other obligations.