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

In a study in eLife published around a decade ago, UT Southwestern researchers determined that the overproduction of FGF21 improved metabolisms and extended lifespans in mice. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 2 July 2025

While international appetite for animated films is growing, overproduction could flood the market. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025

According to Petersen, overproduction is a major issue in the footwear industry. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Since legalization, overproduction of cannabis has saturated the market and driven down prices so cannabis sellers were already taking a hit to their earnings. —Helen Regan, CNN Money, 28 June 2025

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