Eating

/ˈiːtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of consuming food.

Eating is essential for survival.

A specified time for consuming food.

It’s time for our evening eating.

verb

The action of consuming food.

She enjoys eating Italian cuisine.

The act of taking in food through the mouth.

Eating slowly can help with digestion.

To have a meal.

They are eating dinner at the new restaurant tonight.

To consume something or to be consumed.

The weeds are eating up all the nutrients in the soil.

Derived from the Old English 'ætan', meaning 'to consume food'.

eating out

Dining at a restaurant instead of at home.

big eaters

People who eat large portions of food.

eating like a bird

Eating very little food.

eating one's words

Retracting something said, usually due to mistake or embarrassment.

meal

A specific instance of eating, often consisting of multiple dishes.

snack

A small amount of food eaten between meals.

feast

A large meal, typically with many dishes, often celebrating an occasion.

Grubbing

We were grubbing on some snacks while watching the game.

Chowing down

I can't wait to chow down on this pizza.

Munching

She was munching on chips in front of the TV.