An overstuffed sofa. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : an overstuffed sofa. ,an overstuffed biography. ,an overstuffed man who was a compulsive eater. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : If you overstuff your suitcase, the fastenings may not hold. From Dictionary.com.
I specifically told election judges to be prepared for 'overstuffed' and spillover ballots similar to 2004. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: "Ballot-bag problems may slow counting of 8th District votes"] Reference
The "overstuffed" pitches tend to be the ones that our clients insist on helping us craft. From Wordnik.com. [PR-Squared] Reference
Overall, the IOD lineup seems to reflect past shows, which were "overstuffed" with a passel of middle-of-the-road announcements, said. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Technology News] Reference
She sat with hands clasped in an overstuffed chair. From Wordnik.com. [Roanne's Dream] Reference
"Lay off that talk, you overstuffed brain!" growled Astro. From Wordnik.com. [Danger in Deep Space] Reference
Here, it occupied its own corner of overstuffed bookcases. From Wordnik.com. [Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town] Reference
But as Jeanne Moos tells us, others are being overstuffed. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 26, 2008] Reference
The last article in an overstuffed scrapbook: July 27, 2000. From Wordnik.com. [The Killing Hour]
It's too much, really, and you're a bit overstuffed near the end. From Wordnik.com. [The Most Beautiful Show In The World] Reference
He sat down on an overstuffed armchair with a fussy antimacassar. From Wordnik.com. [Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town] Reference
Benton's film is ungainly and overstuffed -- not to mention miscast. From Wordnik.com. [A Different Kind Of Skin Flick] Reference
Christmas Carol's stocking is simply overstuffed with digital gifts. From Wordnik.com. [Wired Top Stories] Reference
I have to admit that my closet was overstuffed with unworn clothing. From Wordnik.com. [Ask Amy] Reference
ANNOUNCER: It's like trying to close an overstuffed holiday suitcase. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 26, 2008] Reference
Before Nate came along, this overstuffed den needed a serious makeunder. From Wordnik.com. [Redesigning Daytime] Reference
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It's like trying to close an overstuffed holiday suitcase. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 25, 2008] Reference
He kept thinking angrily of Art Kuzak, getting a little overstuffed, it seemed. From Wordnik.com. [The Planet Strappers] Reference
But after a few hours, they started beating on the sides of their overstuffed cells. From Wordnik.com. [The Death Convoy Of Afghanistan] Reference
Fay nodded, smiled wanly and sat down with a sigh on a compact overstuffed swivel chair. From Wordnik.com. [The Creature from Cleveland Depths] Reference
The living room was mostly beige, with off-white trim, gauzy drapes and overstuffed couches. From Wordnik.com. [The Outlaws] Reference
In a world overstuffed with crime dramas, "100 Centre Street" makes the entire genre feel fresh. From Wordnik.com. [BRING ON THE BENCH WARMERS] Reference
In an age of overstuffed ego, this band doesn't want to write the soundtrack to their own lives. From Wordnik.com. [Coldplay Bids for 'Biggest Band in the World'] Reference
He was in the anteroom, a gilded and decorated parlor filled with overstuffed chairs and couches. From Wordnik.com. [Supermind] Reference
Another long, overstuffed pillow was positioned beneath it, running the length of his mother's back. From Wordnik.com. [The Fountain] Reference
But the Apples in Stereo aren't mere retro-minded copycats, and these songs never sound overstuffed. From Wordnik.com. [Apples in Stereo Return to Rock] Reference
This overstuffed, overamped Monster jamboree is a perfect demonstration that more can be so much less. From Wordnik.com. [TEN WORST MOVIES OF 2004] Reference
He went over to the phone, dialed a number, and sat down comfortably in his fat blue overstuffed chair. From Wordnik.com. [Dead Giveaway] Reference
But last week the Pentagon said overstuffed supply planes can't deliver care packages to the front right now. From Wordnik.com. [Home Front: A Gift For Soldiers] Reference
To make things comfy for the young viewers, the store even supplies overstuffed pillows or tiny plastic chairs. From Wordnik.com. [The Kids Play--And You Pay] Reference
Thus, like overstuffed deli sandwiches, the concerts are rich, filling and piled high with interesting flavors. From Wordnik.com. [Where Other Summer Festivals Fear to Tread] Reference
Having an overstuffed 401 (k) account may seem a distant problem -- even more distant if the Dow deep-sixes on us. From Wordnik.com. [A Guide To Managing Your 401(K)] Reference
The Deccan Odyssey features cars resembling a maharajah's palace, with overstuffed sofas and wood-paneled carriages. From Wordnik.com. [The Rails Less Traveled] Reference
At least they'll enjoy excellent headroom, thanks to a stepped-up roofline and plush-as-a-Barcalounger overstuffed seats. From Wordnik.com. [ROAD TEST: ISUZU ASCENDER] Reference
Alston: That's one thing I'll never understand about the Globes, why some categories are overstuffed and others bare-bones. From Wordnik.com. [Julia is In! Eva is Out!] Reference
A young couple sat on an overstuffed couch, so close together he could hardly tell where the boy left off and the girl began. From Wordnik.com. [Hot And Bothered]
It is one thing to lounge on an overstuffed davenport and read about the injurious effect on women of long hours of standing. From Wordnik.com. [Working With the Working Woman] Reference
But his movies "Time Bandits," "Brazil," "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" - can leave you feeling worn out and overstuffed. From Wordnik.com. [The Holy Grail In The Unholy City] Reference
As soon as she stood steady, she slapped the young thug so hard that he lost his balance and dropped like an overstuffed burrito. From Wordnik.com. [Rose Petals] Reference
Even if she had learned the dance moves, her terrible lip-synching and overstuffed black bra and panties made it hard to turn away. From Wordnik.com. [Most Memorable VMA Moments] Reference
ROBERTS: You have seen it on overcrowded flights, people trying to jam overstuffed baggage into those overhead bins and under their seats. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 29, 2009] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.