consumerism

noun

con·sum·er·ism kən-ˈsü-mə-ˌri-zəm

-mər-ˌi-

: the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable

also : a preoccupation with and an inclination toward the buying of consumer goods

… the contemporary marketplace is shaped solely by the craven needs of lowbrow consumerism … —

Thomas Byrne Edsall

: the promotion of the consumer's interests

consumerist

kən-ˈsü-mə-rist

-mər-ist

noun or adjective

consumeristic

kən-ˌsü-mə-ˈri-stik

-mər-ˈi-

adjective

Examples of consumerism in a Sentence

concerns about increasing consumerism among teenagers

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The office sector continued to struggle in 2024, while an evolving economic climate, the growth of experiential consumerism and the ongoing quest to find tenants all challenged owners. —

Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 As shown in the beloved sitcom, Festivus, celebrated Dec. 23, is the Christmas alternative for those fed up with the consumerism associated with the traditional religious holiday. —

Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024 The rapid growth in donors and awareness underscores the fact that Giving Tuesday has become a phenomenon in its own right — an outlet for a backlash against the consumerism of the holiday shopping season. —

Kelsey Piper, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024 This is a prime example of the limitations of the transactional Telehealth 1.0 model and the dangers of consumerism running amok. —

Owen Tripp, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumerism