budget surplus

American  

[buhj-it sur-pluhs] / ˈbʌdʒ ɪt ˈsɜr plʌs /

noun

plural

budget surpluses

1. more funds available or expected than required for expenses according to a budget.

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Example Sentences

While Martin’s government faces a range of domestic problems, including a worsening housing crisis and a patchwork health care system, it also has loads of money and a huge budget surplus.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Takaichi has repeatedly said Japan will post a primary budget surplus, which excludes the cost of servicing debts, for the first time in 28 years.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The ratings agency also cited Greece’s budget performance and forecast a general government budget surplus of close to 1% of GDP this year, improving from a deficit of 1.4% of GDP in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The Saudi state owns nearly 95% of the company, so the bumper profits resulted in a budget surplus for the kingdom in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

Aided by increased tax receipts from the     fast-moving economy; Bangkok recorded its fourth consecutive budget surplus     in 1991.

From The 1992 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency