Spillover

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪˌloʊvər/

Spillover (noun)

  1. An effect that spreads beyond the original place, group, or situation.
  2. Liquid that flows out of a container because it is too full or tipped.
  3. Time, noise, or activity that continues into a later period.

Examples

  • The new policy caused a spillover effect in nearby schools.
  • Her success created a spillover effect that helped other teams.

Spillover (adjective)

  1. Describing something that spreads beyond its usual limits or boundaries.

Examples

  • The spillover noise reached rooms beyond the hallway.
  • They used a barrier to stop spillover light from entering offices.