oversupply

American  

[oh-ver-suh-plahy, oh-ver-suh-plahy] / ˈoʊ vər səˌplaɪ, ˌoʊ vər səˈplaɪ /

noun

plural

oversupplies

1. an excessive supply.

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verb (used with object)

oversupplied, oversupplying

1. to supply in excess.

oversupply British  

/ ˈəʊvəˌsəplaɪ /

noun

1. the supply of too much or too many

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verb

1. (tr) to supply too much (material, etc) or too many (goods, people, etc)

Etymology

Origin of oversupply

First recorded in 1825–35; over- + supply ¹

Example Sentences

But experts have suggested that such rapid growth also led to lower teaching quality and an oversupply of graduates in the job market.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Despite near-term need for LNG cargoes, a risk of oversupply still looms further out, executives said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Industrial profits have declined in recent years due to persistent price wars and an oversupply of manufactured goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

However, this might be difficult amid significant industry oversupply and rising competitive pressures, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The making of cheese was known in ancient times, it having probably originated through a desire to utilize an oversupply of milk.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 2: Milk, Butter and Cheese; Eggs; Vegetables by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

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