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

But the resumption of tensions in the strait have slowed those transits to a trickle – just over a dozen on Sunday. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

However, Democratic lawmakers have denounced the resumption of the Iran war and the return to active hostilities, despite the interim cease-fire agreement signed June 17. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2026

Moorby broke off the left wing and combined with his Hurricanes teammate, scrumhalf Cam Roigard to score two minutes after the resumption. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Global oil and fuel markets are ill prepared for a resumption of fighting between the US and Iran, analysts warned. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 10 July 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