Examples of “excess” in a Sentence

noun An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.

• Eating chocolate to excess will probably leave you feeling a bit unwell.
• Luggage in excess of the weight limit will cost you extra.
• Any excess of the deposit will be refunded.

noun Overindulgence, especially in eating or drinking.

• After years of excess, the doctor told him to eat and drink less.
• The film shows the excess and waste of a wealthy household.
• The party was one long night of excess.

adjective More than what is normal or allowed.

• Please put any excess luggage in the storage room.
• The shop sells off its excess stock at the end of each season.
• You'll be charged for excess baggage over 20kg.