Consumption
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of using up a resource or the eating or drinking of something. Can also refer to the purchase and use of goods and services by consumers.
“Reducing energy consumption helps lower household bills and environmental impact.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
Syllables
con·sump·tion
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Contains the CONSUM- prefix; features -TION ending pattern
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Worth 17 points; solid word with good letter combinations
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