glut

UK: ɡlʌt | US: ɡlʌt

Definition

  1. n. an excessive supply of something; an oversaturation

  2. vt. to overfill or oversupply something

Structure
glut <to swallow, devour (from Old French "gloutir")>
Etymology

The word "glut" traces back to the Old French verb gloutir, meaning "to swallow or devour," which itself derives from Latin gluttire (to gulp down). Over time, the sense of "excessive consumption" expanded metaphorically to describe an oversupply of goods or resources, reflecting the idea of "devouring" available quantities beyond need.

Examples

  1. The market suffered from a glut of cheap imports.

  2. Farmers feared a glut of crops would drive prices down.

  3. She glutted herself on sweets during the holidays.

  4. The sudden glut of oil caused a drop in global prices.

  5. His essay was glutted with unnecessary details.