noun
rationing
Rationing (noun) means a fixed, controlled share of something limited, especially food or fuel, handed out during shortages. Example: “During the war, families lived on strict rationing of sugar and meat.”
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A fixed, controlled share of something limited, especially food or fuel, handed out during shortages.
"During the war, families lived on strict rationing of sugar and meat."
"Water rationing began after the reservoir ran low."
How to use rationing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharing out a scarce supply so everyone gets a fair, limited amount.
Common pairings
food rationing
wartime rationing
strict rationing
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Word forms
- Plural
- rationings
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During the war, families lived on strict _____ of sugar and meat.
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What does “rationing” mean?
The word “rationing” means a fixed, controlled share of something limited, especially food or fuel, handed out during shortages. In plain terms, sharing out a scarce supply so everyone gets a fair, limited amount.
How do you use “rationing” in a sentence?
Here is “rationing” used in a sentence: “During the war, families lived on strict rationing of sugar and meat.”
What part of speech is “rationing”?
“Rationing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of rationing?
"rationing" (noun) means a fixed, controlled share of something limited, especially food or fuel, handed out during shortages.
