consumption

noun
UK: /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
US: /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

  1. The act of using energy, food, or materials.

    1. Our energy consumption is very high in summer.
    2. The consumption of fuel increased sharply during the cold months because of heating.

  2. The purchase and use of goods and services by the public.

    1. The government wants to boost consumption.
    2. Increased consumer consumption is seen as a key driver of economic growth.

  3. The amount of something that is used.

    1. Gas consumption rises in winter.
    2. We need to reduce our consumption of single-use plastics to protect the environment.

Synonyms

usage expenditure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consumption" in English means: The act of using energy, food, or materials., The purchase and use of goods and services by the public., The amount of something that is used..

The phonetic transcription of "consumption" is /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ in British English and /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consumption": usage, expenditure.

Example usage of "consumption": "Our energy consumption is very high in summer.". More examples on the page.