supply and demand

noun

: the amount of goods and services that are available for people to buy compared to the amount of goods and services that people want to buy

If less of a product than the public wants is produced, the law of supply and demand says that more can be charged for the product.

Examples of supply and demand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a state with a deregulated electricity market like Ohio, where the OpenAI project will be located, power plant operators compete on prices, which move according to supply and demand. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

With fast-frequency response, voltage control, and black-start capabilities, batteries can instantly counter abrupt shifts in supply and demand, reinforcing grid reliability while diversifying income for project owners. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

The condition exists in a treatment desert, likely due to a mismatch in supply and demand for specialists and limited funding. — Mackenzi Moore, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Both fundamental economic forces, supply and demand, are driving copper higher. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for supply and demand

• ampersand
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