Definition of the word glut

Pronunciation of vocabulary glut

glutnoun

Glut

/ɡlʌt//ɡlʌt/

Origin of the word glut

The word "glut" has a fascinating history! It originated from the Old English word "gol", which means "fulness" or "abundance". In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), the word evolved into "glut", which referred to a state of being full or overflowing. Initially, it was used to describe a container or a vessel that was filled to the brim. Over time, the meaning of "glut" expanded to include a surplus or an excessive amount of something, such as food, goods, or resources. In economics, a glut refers to a situation where supply exceeds demand, leading to a decrease in prices. Today, the word "glut" is widely used in various contexts, including business, ecology, and everyday conversation. Would you like to know more about the etymology of other words?

Vocabulary summary glut

typenoun

meaning(technical) wooden wedge

meaningovereating

meaningoversupply

examplea glut in the market

typetransitive verb

meaningcram, overfeed, overfeed

meaningoversupply (of goods)

Example of vocabulary glutnamespace

  • The farmers' market was flooded with a glut of ripe tomatoes this year.

    Năm nay, chợ nông sản tràn ngập những quả cà chua chín.

  • The grocery store had a glut of overripe bananas that they were selling at discounted prices.

    Cửa hàng tạp hóa có rất nhiều chuối chín quá và đang bán với giá chiết khấu.

  • The company faced a glut of unsold products due to a lack of demand.

    Công ty phải đối mặt với tình trạng tồn đọng sản phẩm không bán được do nhu cầu thấp.

  • The harvest yielded a glut of grapes, resulting in a bountiful wine crop.

    Vụ thu hoạch cho ra một lượng nho dồi dào, tạo nên một vụ mùa rượu vang bội thu.

  • The supermarket had a glut of expired bread that they had to throw away.

    Siêu thị có quá nhiều bánh mì hết hạn mà họ phải vứt đi.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary glut

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