Meaning & Definition of word "Feeder"

Feeder

/ˈfiːdər/

noun:

  • 1. A person or thing that feeds.
    • Example: The farmer installed a new feeder to ensure the cattle had enough hay.
  • 2. A device that supplies food or material to a machine or system.
    • Example: The printer's feeder jammed, causing the machine to stop working.
  • 3. A stream or river that contributes water to a larger body of water.
    • Example: The creek is a feeder for the lake, helping to maintain its water levels.

Etymology

From Old English 'fēdan', meaning 'to feed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

feeder road:

A road that leads into a larger or main road.

feeder school:

A school that provides education to students who will advance to another school.

Related Words

feed:

To provide food for.

feeding:

The act of giving food.

nourish:

To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth.

Slang Meanings of feeder

Meaning: A person who excessively consumes food.

Example Sentence: After all those snacks, he became a total feeder.

Meaning: In gaming, a player who feeds the enemy by dying repeatedly.

Example Sentence: Stop being a feeder; play defensively!