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Definition of glut

glut

/ɡlʌt/
glut
Plural:gluts
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Past Simple:glutted
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Past Participle:glutted
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Present Participle:glutting
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• noun

1

An excessively abundant supply of something, especially a commodity or product that exceeds market demand.

Example

"A sudden glut of crude oil on the global market caused energy prices to drop sharply."

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• verb

1

To supply or fill (a market or space) to excess with a commodity or service.

Example

"Imported electronics began to glut the domestic retail market by late autumn."

2

To fill or satisfy (a person or appetite) to the point of overindulgence or revulsion.

Example

"The banquet guests glutted themselves on roasted meats and rich pastries."

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• Rhymes for glut

• Nearby Words

glumly
glumness
glums
glut
glute
gluteal
gluten

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English glutten, borrowed from Old French gloutir ('to swallow'), ultimately from Latin gluttire ('to swallow or gulp down'), which is also the root of 'glutton'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glut
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