overdraw

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And financial advisers suggest having a solid buffer — meaning some extra dollars in the account so you don’t overdraw it and get charged penalties.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

We also continue to overdraw from some of our biggest water bank accounts, the aquifers under the San Joaquin Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Even if a buy now, pay later provider doesn’t penalize you for falling behind, your bank might if you overdraw an account tied to the loan, like a debit card.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2022

Starting next month, Bank of America will do away with fees for insufficient funds, such as when a check bounces, and will stop customers from being able to overdraw their accounts at A.T.M.s.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2022

“People overdraw their accounts all the time,” she said.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls