noun
- a situation in which there is not enough of something that is needed
Examples
- The drought caused a severe water shortage in the region.
- There is a shortage of qualified teachers in many schools.
- The store experienced a shortage of popular items during the holiday season.
- Food shortages affected millions of people during the crisis.
- The company had to reduce production due to a shortage of raw materials.
- Housing shortages in the city have driven up rental prices.
- The hospital faced a shortage of medical supplies during the pandemic.