glut

NounTransitive Verb

pl: glutspast: gluttedpp: glutteding: glutting

This term conveys a sense of saturation where the supply far exceeds the demand, often leading to a devaluation of the item in question. It carries a negative connotation of waste or inefficiency, suggesting an uncomfortable or overwhelming abundance rather than a positive wealth.

When used as a verb regarding appetite, it describes a state of overindulgence that moves past satisfaction into excess. This usage often implies a lack of restraint or a greedy consumption of resources.

Meanings

Nounglut

An excessively large amount of something, especially an amount that is more than is needed or wanted.

The market is currently facing a glut of oil.

Transitive Verbglut

[~ something]

To supply an excessive amount of something to a market or person.

The producers glutted the market with cheap imports.

Transitive Verbglut

[~ oneself with something]

To eat or drink excessively until one is completely full.

He glutted himself with chocolate cake during the party.

Examples

There is a glut of apples.

Avoid a glut of sugar.

The glut was too much.

The store had a glut of toys.

We faced a glut of old books.

They felt a glut of information.

The school has a glut of unused tablets.

School Life

I glutted myself on the fancy sushi platter.

Gourmet

A glut of tourists crowded the small village.

Travel

The sudden surplus glutted the market with cheap grain.

History

We must address the glut of unskilled labor.

Business

He spent the holiday glutting himself on rich wines.

Trivia

Phrasal Verbs

glut oneself on

to eat or drink an excessive amount of a specific food or drink

She glutted herself on the buffet's dessert selection.

glut the market with

to provide a supply of a product that far exceeds the demand

The sudden influx of cheap electronics glutted the market with low-quality tablets.

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