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

Our present condition is deplorable on account of a terrific burden of unemployment caused by overproduction. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

China is demanding the US ease export bans on high-tech goods, like chipmaking gear; the US bitterly complains about Chinese overproduction and transhipment. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

There were also some scandals in the ’90s around overproduction of some of the brands. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

The weekly injection, called Mimrylo, is approved to treat polycythemia vera, a cancer marked by the overproduction of red blood cells. — Jason Mast, STAT, 31 Aug. 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