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

The resumption of tanker traffic remains uncertain, however. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026

And oil prices are still higher because of the threat of a resumption to the war. —Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

In the meantime, a stronger ceasefire could mean the resumption of about one-third of the vessel traffic through the strait. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026

Despite the sharp moves, uncertainty surrounds the ceasefire, in particular about a quick resumption of transits through the strait, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply normally passes. —Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 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