Consumption Definition & Meaning
consumption
- noun
- the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
- involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
- (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
- the act of consuming something
"Consumption" in song lyrics
See how consumption is used in real songs:
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"My function's to operate on fear and consumption"
7L & Esoteric — Knockout (Victory Lap) -
"This was originally not for public consumption"
Aesop Rock — 1 of 4 (Thank You) -
"Sickening mess that's meant for mass consumption"
Atoms Family — Who Am I?
Words that rhyme with consumption
Usage tips for "consumption"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does consumption mean?
- the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily" the act of consuming something
- What part of speech is consumption?
- Consumption is a noun.
- How many definitions does consumption have?
- Consumption has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).