scarcity
noun
scar·ci·ty
ˈsker-sə-tē 
-stē
plural scarcities
: the quality or state of being scarce
especially
: want of provisions for the support of life
Examples of scarcity in a Sentence
Scarcity of food forced the herds to move.
the scarcity of good restaurants around here is surprising
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Their natural asymmetry and scarcity are exactly what modern clients are searching for.
—Malaika Crawford, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
Given the scarcity of offense, Oakmont received a boost of momentum right before the end of the half with back-to-back threes to even the score at 14.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Scarcity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarcity. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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scarcity
noun
scar·ci·ty
ˈsker-sət-ē
ˈskar-
plural scarcities
: the quality or state of being scarce : a very small supply
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