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

Star also hinted at a resumption of the on-and-off romance between Emily and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) in season six. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised airlines on Saturday that Caribbean airspace curbs would expire at midnight, paving the way for a resumption of air travel to the region on Sunday. —Phil Helsel, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026

The highs and lows of industrial hemp The fate of industrial hemp in Sutter County rocked back and forth throughout the past year, from a temporary ban, to a partial resumption, then ultimately an outright prohibition of the cannabis-adjacent crop officials decided brought more trouble than worth. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025

Far from a masterpiece, the Gophers men’s basketball team prepared for the resumption of Big Ten play by pulling away from Fairleigh Dickinson in the second half of a 60-43 win Monday night. —Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025

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