Overhead
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Located above, especially above the level of the head. As a noun, it refers to ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service, such as rent and utilities.
“The company sought to reduce overhead costs by moving to a smaller, more efficient office space.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/
Syllables
o·ver·head
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern OVER-; contains five vowels (O, E, E, A)
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; compound combining OVER and HEAD with excellent vowel distribution
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