limited availability
noun phraseUK /ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US /ˈlɪm.ɪ.t̬ɪd əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
When there is only a small amount of something, so not everyone can get it.
The tickets sold out fast because of their limited availability.
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2. A situation where something can only be used or bought at certain times.
The pool has limited availability during the winter months.
3. When a person is free to meet or help only at certain times.
The doctor has limited availability on weekends.
4. A product or service that is offered in small numbers on purpose.
The limited availability of the special edition made it very popular.