Overweight ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Overweight ( adjective )

1. Weighing more than is considered healthy or normal.
2. Having more body fat than is healthy or attractive.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "having more weight than is usual or expected"): from over- + weight.

Examples:

1. The doctor told me that I was overweight and needed to lose weight.
2. Many people find that being overweight can lead to health problems.
3. She was told that she was overweight, so she started to diet.
4. Being overweight can cause high blood pressure and diabetes.
5. The overweight patient was asked to lose weight before undergoing surgery.

(As a noun)

Overweight ( noun )

1. Weighing more than is considered healthy or normal.
2. Having more body fat than is healthy or attractive.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "having more weight than is usual or expected"): from over- + weight.

Examples:

1. The doctor told me that I was overweight and needed to lose weight.
2. Many people find that being overweight can lead to health problems.
3. She was told that she was overweight, so she started to diet.
4. Being overweight can cause high blood pressure and diabetes.
5. The overweight patient was asked to lose weight before undergoing surgery.