surplus

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ or /ˈsɝpləs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɜːpləs/

• Audio (RP)

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• Hyphenation: sur‧plus

Noun

Singular surplus

Plural surpluses or surplusses

1. A surplus is when there is more of a good than is strictly needed.