The consumption of something as an article of food or drink. Also occasionally: the consumption of something as part of the Eucharist.

The action of consuming something as food, drink, a drug, etc., esp. on a regular or habitual basis; the fact of being consumed in this way.

The action of expending; the state of being expended. Obsolete. Cf. expenditure, n. 1. Consumption (of produce, provisions). Obsolete.

The action of expend, v.: now only gerundial (const. of). Formerly occasionally: Expenditure; consideration; consumption.

Consumption of food or drink, esp. with leisurely enjoyment. Frequently colloquial and humorous. Now rare.