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

Blepharitis refers to any inflammation of the eyelid, which can also be the result of chronic overproduction of oil on the eyelid glands, bacterial infections, ​​or even seborrheic dermatitis. —Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026

The decline in the number of people drinking and the whiskey stockpile — a result of overproduction during the pandemic — are just two of the factors that make introducing a new brand particularly challenging. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026

This pushes unsustainable agricultural practices versus, for example, organic, regenerative and other more sustainable forms; increases overproduction and thus the waste of food soils and provides incentives to convert more land, which can add to deforestation. —Nick Nuttall, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Marshall sees off-channel as a means to reduce the impact of the industry’s intentional overproduction. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026

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