Meaning of the word verbiage in English

What does verbiage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

verbiage

US /ˈvɝː.bi.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈvɜː.bi.ɪdʒ/

Noun

speech or writing that uses too many words or is unnecessarily complicated

Example:
The report was full of legal verbiage that made it difficult to understand.
Please try to avoid unnecessary verbiage in your essay.