Definition of RUNOVER

runover

Plural: runovers

Noun

  • Excess text or material that extends beyond allotted space.
  • A line of text that overruns the available space.
  • The situation where a television programme overruns its scheduled slot.

Examples

  • His overly long word created a runover effect, blocking future triple-word score opportunities.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from run over.

Synonyms

overrun#Noun, turnover

Scrabble Score: 10

runover: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
runover: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
runover: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

runover: valid Words With Friends Word