noun [C,U]
1 something that is too large or too much for the place where it starts, and spreads to other places:
A second room was needed for the spillover of staff and reporters.
2 the results or the effects of sth that have spread to other situations or places:
The developments in the town will create spillovers for neighbouring regions. * spillover effects / benefits
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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