If you say that someone overeats, you mean they eat more than they need to or more than is healthy. If you tend to overeat because of depression, first take steps to recognize the source of your sadness. people who overeat spicy foods. + overeater overeaters over·eater She eats in secret like most compulsive overeaters. + overeating over·eat·ing If you have a serious problem with overeating you should get together with others who share this problem. to eat too much, or eat more than is healthy