overproduction

noun

over·​pro·​duc·​tion ˌō-vər-prə-ˈdək-shən 

-prō-

: the act or an instance of producing too much of something

By law, a French wine maker can only produce so much wine from a given acre of vines. This is meant to prevent uncontrolled—and unconscionable—overproduction.

—Frank J. Prial

That situation came to a head during the Great Depression, when an extended bout of overproduction led to falling prices and a severe farm crisis.

—Tom Philpott

The site will give the company better information about customer demand, helping it avoid shortages of popular vehicles and overproduction of duds.

—Eric Young

In sensitized individuals, normally harmless substances, such as pollens and molds, trigger the overproduction of histamine …

—Gary Rachelefsky

Examples of overproduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Modularity: Innovating for Sustainable Consumption One promising avenue to combat overproduction and waste is the adoption of modular fashion. —Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

This approach will minimize the overproduction of unwanted, non-trendy products, thereby reducing wastage. —Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025

State of play: Oregon's cannabis market has been stuck in a cycle of overproduction for years, despite lawmakers' 2019 moratorium on new licenses for growers and retailers. —Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025

This is because heat and humidity can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, leading to an overproduction of sebum on the skin's surface. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overproduction

• photoproduction
• reintroduction
• abduction
• adduction
• conduction
• construction
• deduction
• destruction
• eduction
• induction
• instruction
• obstruction