noun
rationing
noun
1
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
Word Forms
rationings plural
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During the war, families lived on strict _____ of sugar and meat.