Meaning of the word glut in English

What does glut mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

glut

US /ɡlʌt/
UK /ɡlʌt/

Noun

an excessively large amount of something

Example:
There's a glut of cheap oil on the market.
The country is experiencing a glut of graduates.

Verb

supply (an economy or market) with an excessive amount of something

Example:
The market was glutted with cheap goods.
They glutted the market with their new product.
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