overconsumption

noun

over·​con·​sump·​tion ˌō-vər-kən-ˈsəm(p)-shən How to pronounce overconsumption (audio)
: excessive consumption or use of something
the overconsumption of fossil fuels
overconsumption of alcohol
The flip side of deficient saving, of course, is overconsumption. At its peak in 1987, household expenditure as a percentage of national income was 74%, almost four percentage points above the highest levels reached during the previous two decades.Robert S. Gay

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In case of accidental ingestion or overconsumption, contact the Poison Center at 800-222-1222 or call 9-1-1. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024 Seed oils are being targeted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and influencers claiming they are linked to chronic illness and other health concerns, but many health experts say the oils are simply caught up in the real problem: Americans' diet and overconsumption. Caitlin Owens, Axios, 28 Dec. 2024 Here are four effective strategies to protect your brain from the rot of digital overconsumption. Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 At about an ounce a day, people seemed to strike the balance between getting the benefits of the dark chocolate, without the risk of overconsumption. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overconsumption 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overconsumption was in 1826

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“Overconsumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconsumption. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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