Overbuilt
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˈbɪlt/
Overbuilt (adjective)
- Having more buildings than needed, often leading to empty spaces.
- Constructed with more materials or size than necessary, often increasing costs.
Examples
- The city is overbuilt, with skyscrapers on every block.
- This area is overbuilt, leaving little space for parks.
Common collocations: overbuilt city, overbuilt neighborhood, overbuilt infrastructure, overbuilt development