household consumption
nounUK /ˈhaʊshəʊld kənˈsʌmpʃən/
US /ˈhaʊshoʊld kənˈsʌmpʃən/
The things a family uses up at home, like food, water, and power.
The survey showed that household consumption of electricity rises in winter.
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2. The total amount of goods and services bought by families in a country.
Household consumption makes up a large share of the national economy.
3. The using up of resources such as water or fuel within a home.
Water-saving taps helped lower household consumption.
4. The act of eating or drinking something within a home setting.
The report tracked household consumption of sugary drinks.