pent-up demand

Frequency: 8.220.1 per million words

A situation in which consumers want to buy a product, but it is not available, leading to high demand when it becomes available.

pent-upADJECTIVE + NOUN

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demand

Examples (10)

  • The end of the lockdown released a wave of pent-up demand for travel.
  • Economists predict a surge in spending due to pent-up demand after the recession.
  • Many industries are benefiting from consumers' pent-up demand for new products.
  • There was significant pent-up demand for housing after years of underbuilding.
  • Businesses are hoping to capitalize on the pent-up demand during the holiday season.
  • The new product launch aimed to address the existing pent-up demand in the market.
  • Government stimulus packages often aim to unlock pent-up demand and boost the economy.
  • After months of restrictions, there's considerable pent-up demand for dining out.
  • Analysts are closely watching for signs of pent-up demand driving economic recovery.
  • The concert sold out quickly, indicating strong pent-up demand for live music events.