Feeding

/ˈfiːdɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of giving food.

The feeding of the homeless is done every Sunday.

An event or instance of being fed.

The dog's feeding is scheduled for 6 PM.

A supply of food for animals or people.

The farm has a daily feeding routine for the livestock.

verb

Present participle of feed, meaning to give food to someone or something.

She is feeding the baby with a bottle.

To provide nourishment or sustenance.

They are feeding the animals at the zoo.

To supply something needed for development or growth.

He is feeding the fire with extra wood.

From the Old English 'fēdan', meaning 'to nourish or supply with food'.

feeding frenzy

A situation where many people are eager to take advantage of a particular opportunity.

feeding time

A scheduled time for feeding animals, especially in a farming context.

feeding habits

The typical patterns or behaviors regarding eating in animals or humans.

feed

To give food to (a person or animal).

nourishment

The food necessary for health and growth.

diet

The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

Feeding the beast

Putting in more time at work, feeding the beast of ambition.

Feeding the crowd

Bringing extra snacks to the party was just feeding the crowd.