Meaning of the word spillover in English

What does spillover mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spillover

US /ˈspɪlˌoʊ.vɚ/
UK /ˈspɪlˌəʊ.vər/

Noun

an amount of liquid that has become too much for the object that contains it and flows or spreads out:

Example:
The spillover from the adjacent river flooded the lower fields.