personal consumption
nounUK /ˈpɜːsənəl kənˈsʌmpʃən/
US /ˈpɜːrsənəl kənˈsʌmpʃən/
The things a person buys and uses for themselves.
Buying a sandwich for your lunch is personal consumption.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In economics, the money people spend on goods and services for everyday life.
Personal consumption makes up a large part of the country's economy.
3. Using something up for your own needs rather than for work or sharing.
The personal consumption of electricity at home rose during the winter.
4. The act of eating or drinking something yourself.
The doctor advised personal consumption of more water each day.