overflowarea
nounUK /ˈəʊvəfləʊˌeəriə/
US /ˈoʊvərfloʊˌeriə/
An overflow area is a special extra space where things go when the main space is too full.
When the parking lot was full, cars were sent to the overflow area behind the building.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, a section of memory or storage used when the main area runs out of room.
The program stores extra data in the overflow area when the buffer is full.
3. A designated zone at an event where extra people can stand or sit when the main venue is full.
Latecomers were guided to the overflow area to watch the concert on a screen.
4. A part of a landfill or container where excess material is placed.
Workers moved the extra rubbish to the overflow area near the gate.