English · Word Candidate

overhead

/ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: overheads

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Located above, especially over the head.

Adjective

Examples

Place your luggage in the overhead lockers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Kicked over one's own head.

Adjective

Examples

It was Rooney, however, who produced a moment of inspiration to score a stunning overhead kick that will live forever in the memory of United's fans and extended City's dismal sequence of only one league win in their last 27 visits to Old Trafford.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

The items or classes of expense not directly assigned to goods or services provided.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “overhead” mean?

Located above, especially over the head.

Is “overhead” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.