oversupply — an excessive supply; more of something than is needed or wanted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an excessive supply; more of something than is needed or wanted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərsəplaɪ/
Korean meaning: 과잉 공급; 필요하거나 원하는 것보다 더 많은 공급
Korean pronunciation: **오**버서플라이
Example Sentences
- The oversupply of coffee shops in the neighborhood made even Starbucks nervous.
- Due to oversupply, the housing market experienced a significant price drop.
- The oversupply of instant ramen during the pandemic turned every student's dorm into a convenience store.
oversupply
NOUN//ˈoʊvərsəplaɪ//
an excessive supply; more of something than is needed or wanted
A fruit vendor faces oversupply with towers of unsold apples
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Origin
From the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' combined with 'supply' from Old French 'souppleier' meaning 'to fill up or complete.' The compound term emerged in the 18th century as economic theory developed.
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“The oversupply of coffee shops in the neighborhood made even Starbucks nervous.”
“Due to oversupply, the housing market experienced a significant price drop.”
“The oversupply of instant ramen during the pandemic turned every student's dorm into a convenience store.”
“OPEC decided to cut production to address the oil oversupply crisis.”
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