overconsumption

British  

/ ˌəʊvəkənˈsʌmpʃən /

noun

1. the state or an instance of consuming too much food, drink, fuel, etc

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Example Sentences

The chocolate itself is now often reduced to a meme about TikTok-trend overconsumption often lumped into the category of Labubu dolls, matcha and Crumbl Cookies.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Hamblin agrees social media has "probably accelerated trend cycles a bit too fast" which he says "doesn't help with overconsumption and people understanding their true taste".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The so-called ecocide narrative argues that deforestation led to conflict and population decline before Europeans arrived in the 18th century, turning the island into a cautionary tale about overconsumption.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Hew-Butler suggested that events like marathons should actually limit their water and sports drink stations to discourage overconsumption.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025

If we only give nature a chance, and are perfectly frank and honest with ourselves, she will guard us against the overconsumption of food.

From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.