B1nounformalenvironmentmoney
US/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
UK/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
the amount of energy, food or goods that people use; also the act of using or eating them
In context
Energy consumption rises sharply in summer because of air conditioners.
Doctors advise reducing salt consumption to protect the heart.
The water from this tap is not safe for human consumption.
Words that go with consumption
noun + noun
- energy consumptionThe new building cuts energy consumption by half.
- fuel consumptionThis car has low fuel consumption.
- alcohol consumptionAlcohol consumption rises during Tet.
verb + noun
- reduce consumptionWe need to reduce consumption of plastic.
noun + preposition
- for human consumptionThe meat was not fit for human consumption.
adjective + noun
- domestic consumptionMost of the rice is for domestic consumption.