conspicuous consumption — the practice of purchasing goods or services to publicly display economic power rather than to cover basic needs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of purchasing goods or services to publicly display economic power rather than to cover basic needs
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/
Example Sentences
- The influencer's daily posts about designer handbags were a clear example of conspicuous consumption on social media.
- He bought a diamond-encrusted toilet seat - the ultimate form of conspicuous consumption that nobody would even see!
- The wedding featured conspicuous consumption with gold-plated everything and a cake that cost more than most people's cars.
conspicuous consumption
NOUN[/kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/]
the practice of purchasing goods or services to publicly display economic power rather than to cover basic needs
He flaunts conspicuous consumption with a gold watch, sports car, and designer everything.
Conspicuous consumption based on assumption and presumption
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“The influencer's daily posts about designer handbags were a clear example of conspicuous consumption on social media.”
“He bought a diamond-encrusted toilet seat - the ultimate form of conspicuous consumption that nobody would even see!”
“The wedding featured conspicuous consumption with gold-plated everything and a cake that cost more than most people's cars.”
“Many economists argue that conspicuous consumption contributes to growing wealth inequality in society.”
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