food shortage

Definitions

A state in which the supply of food is insufficient to meet the nutritional needs of a population.

A scarcity of food resources leading to widespread hunger or famine within a region.

Examples

The prolonged drought in the region has led to a severe food shortage that threatens the local population.

International aid organizations are working together to distribute supplies to areas currently experiencing a food shortage.

Synonyms

famine scarcity of food food insecurity dearth of provisions starvation conditions

Antonyms

food surplus abundance of food plenty bountiful harvest food security