consumption

US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

B1

noun

  • The act of buying and using products
  • The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
  • A serious disease of the lungs

other

  • The act of consuming.
  • The act of using energy, eating, or drinking something
  • The purchase and use of goods and services by customers
  • The act of eating or drinking
  • A wasting disease, especially tuberculosis of the lungs