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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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
To address this problem of scarcity, a martial government will form.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
The Birkin and Kelly remain untouchable—not just because of hype, but because their craftsmanship and scarcity keep demand sky-high.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 July 2025
Here's how to juggle those ups and downs and start shifting out of scarcity mode, according to a financial pro.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for scarcity
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“Scarcity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarcity. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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