consumption
/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: consumptions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of eating, drinking or using.
Noun
Examples
The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The amount consumed.
Noun
Examples
gross national consumption
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “consumption” mean?
The act of eating, drinking or using.
Is “consumption” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.