Overhead

What “Overhead” means

Adj

1. Located above, especially over the head.
2. Kicked over one's own head.

Noun

1. The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.
2. The items or classes of expense not directly assigned to goods or services provided.
3. Any cost or expenditure (monetary, time, effort or otherwise) incurred in a project or activity, which does not directly contribute to its progress or outcome.
4. Wasted money.
5. A smash.

Adv

1. Above one's head; in the sky.
2. Per head; for each individual.

Prep

1. Above.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English owerheved, over-hed, over hede (adverb), from Old English oferhēafod (adverb), equivalent to over- + head. Compare German Low German overhoopt, överhoopt, German überhaupt. Piecewise doublet of overchief.

Business name ideas with “Overhead”

Industries where “Overhead” fits

We suggest this word for 1 business types and industries, including:

• Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing