Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
food-surplus
noun
/fuːd ˈsɜːr.pləs/
Definition
A food surplus refers to a situation where the amount of food produced exceeds the amount of food consumed or needed.
Examples
- The region experienced a food surplus after a year of exceptionally good harvests.
- During the festival, local farmers donated their food surplus to the community kitchen.
- A food surplus can help reduce hunger in areas affected by food scarcity.
Meaning
In agricultural and economic contexts, a food surplus can indicate an abundance of food, which may result in lower prices and potential waste if not managed properly.
Synonyms
- food excess
- food abundance
- food oversupply
