(economics) A statistical estimate of the level of prices of goods and services bought for consumption purposes by households.

Using significant amounts of time, especially in an unwanted and sometimes unwarranted manner.

That consumes everything; that uses everything up. / Totally engrossing, using up all of one's time and energy.

not in a consumable manner

The standpoint that consumption decisions are also political or ethical statements and that consumers can collectively influence the world through their decisions.

Of or pertaining to consumerism; consumeristic.

A proponent of consumerism.

A policy of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, improved safety standards etc / A materialistic attachment to possessions.

plural of consumerist

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of consume