supply and demand

noun

: the amount of goods and services that are available for people to buy compared to the amount of goods and services that people want to buy

If less of a product than the public wants is produced, the law of supply and demand says that more can be charged for the product.

Examples of supply and demand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Remember, relievers are valuable, and with so many teams in the playoff race, supply and demand could influence clubs. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

There, availability and prices fluctuate based on supply and demand. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Despite its lack of cutting-edge lithography machines, the incredible imbalance between supply and demand was enough to prompt it to enter the space. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026

Indeed, specific categories within the broader CPI report can surge or fall back amid various supply and demand issues. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for supply and demand

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