demand-side

adjective

de·​mand-side di-ˈmand-ˌsīd 

: of, relating to, or being an economic theory that advocates use of government spending and growth in the money supply to stimulate the demand for goods and services and therefore expand economic activity compare supply-side

Examples of demand-side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the meantime, demand-side strategies are not enough on their own to meaningfully curb prices at the pump. — Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026

The group noted that natural gas demand fell in March, in part due to higher commodity prices and demand-side policy measures. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

Amazon has recently forged deals for its demand-side platform (DSP) to be used by companies like Roku, a major rival in other business categories. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026

Beyond that point, however, refinery inventories will need to be replenished, limiting China’s ability to continue acting as a demand-side shock absorber. — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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