consumption

Definition

  • noun: the act of eating or drinking something
  • noun: a progressive wasting away of the body especially from pulmonary tuberculosis
  • synonyms: sanforizing, tb, ablation

Examples

  • The governor said that the report was not for public 'consumption'. [=it was not meant to be seen by the general public; it was intended only for a few people]

  • Farms in the area grow food mostly for local 'consumption'. [=they sell most of the food they grow to people who live nearby]

  • The doctor recommended that she reduce her 'consumption' of sugar. [=that she eat less sugar]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It was a dirty trick. Is your shirt coming off? Well done! This is grain, which any fool can eat... ...but for which the Lord intended a more divine means of consumption. Let us give praise to our Maker and glory to His bounty... ...by learning about... ...beer! Are you bragging? (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves