English · Work & Business
surplus
/ˈsɜː.pləs/
[/ˈsɜː.pləs/]
excess amount
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An amount that is more than what is needed or used; an excess.
Example
The harvest was so good that the village had a surplus of grain to sell at market.
The harvest was so good that the village had a surplus of grain to sell at market.
Etymology
From Old French 'sorplus' (something extra), from Latin 'super' plus 'plus'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in economics, trade, and accounting.