consummation

noun

con·​sum·​ma·​tion ˌkän-sə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: the act of consummating

the consummation of a contract by mutual signature

specifically : the consummating of a marriage

2

: the ultimate end : finish

Synonyms

• capper
• close
• closing
• conclusion
• end
• endgame
• ending
• finale
• finis
• finish
• grand finale
• homestretch
• mop-up
• windup
• wrap-up

Examples of consummation in a Sentence

the signing of the contract marked the consummation of six months of negotiations

the opening of the performing arts center brought to consummation years of planning

Recent Examples on the Web

The film's first cut earned an R rating due to Edward and Bella's racy consummation scene, which was ultimately tweaked in the editing room. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025

The physical consummation of love led to all of the things Elisabeth didn’t want: familial obligation, the opposite of liberation of the soul and body. —Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025

The Business Combination Agreement includes conditions such as the absence of any legal restraint preventing the consummation of the transactions and the effectiveness of the Registration Statement/Proxy Statement under the Securities Act. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one right to receive one-tenth of a share of common stock upon the consummation of an initial business combination. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for consummation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation