Gluts

/ɡlʌts/ noun

Definition

Excessive supplies or oversupplies of something, or periods when a commodity is abundantly available.

Etymology

From 'glut' (to overfill), which traces back to Middle English, possibly from Old Norse or Scandinavian roots. The noun form appeared by the 15th century, referring to overabundance.

Kelly Says

Every summer brings fruit gluts—farmers have so much produce that prices crash, which is why farmers markets suddenly flood with zucchini in August!

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