Shortage

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːrtədʒ/

Shortage (noun)

  1. A situation where there is not enough of something people need or want.
  2. A situation where there are not enough people with the right skills to do a job.
  3. A limited amount of something needed for a plan or activity, causing problems.

Examples

  • There is a shortage of clean water in some areas.
  • The store faced a shortage of popular snacks.