1. an excessive amount or supply of something; more than is needed or wanted

Examples

• The garden produced an overabundance of tomatoes this year.
• There was an overabundance of candidates for the single job opening.
• The restaurant suffered from an overabundance of menu options that confused customers.
• An overabundance of rain caused flooding in the valley.
• The store had to discount items due to an overabundance of inventory.
• Her overabundance of enthusiasm sometimes overwhelmed her colleagues.