burn through

verb

burned through or burnt through; burning through; burns through

informal

: to use all of (something) quickly

They've burned through 2 million dollars already, and the renovations are far from complete.

Examples of burn through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

This spring, a record-breaking drought has made those pumps run longer and harder - burning through even more fuel at a steep cost. —Drew Hawkins, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026

Authorities say the fire has damaged at least 54 structures and continues to burn through multiple areas, including communities near the Satilla River and several state highways. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026

The hack works best for dry foods like chips, cereal and snacks — exactly the kind of stuff kids burn through every week. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for burn through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou