resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

Resumption of the game is expected soon.

2

: a return to payment in specie

Examples of resumption in a Sentence

The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.

Recent Examples on the Web

Days of consecutive tit-for-tat strikes marked a resumption of the war that has stretched on for over five months. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

That might not be enough hope to field first-choice lineups Sunday, or at least play them sparingly, with just three days’ rest — and another Leagues Cup match in the middle of the week and the resumption of their respective leagues next weekend. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

Trump has asserted that the resumption of daily fighting resets the 60-day limit of waging war without congressional approval, an interpretation of the War Powers Resolution which has raised eyebrows among national security experts and lawmakers. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

The resumption of flights has drawn criticism from those who argue the country remains unsafe due to the ongoing political and economic crises, compounded by the recent natural disaster. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin resumption-, resumptio, from Latin resumere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resumption

• assumption
• consumption
• presumption
• subsumption
• gumption
• sumption

Kids Definition

resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

: the action of resuming