eating

noun
UK: /ˈiːtɪŋ/
US: /ˈiːtɪŋ/

  1. The act of putting food in your mouth and swallowing it.

    1. Eating is important for living and getting energy every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The eating of healthy foods is vital for maintaining good health and well-being. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

consuming feeding
eating verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'eat', describing the ongoing action of consuming food.

    1. I am eating an apple now because I am feeling very hungry. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoys eating at that restaurant because it has delicious and varied dishes. [ ] [ ]
eating adjective

  1. Suitable for eating; edible.

    1. This mushroom is eating, but be careful of others poisonous. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant is eating only outside, so it’s very comfortable in summer. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "eating" is /ˈiːtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈiːtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eating": consuming, feeding.

Example usage of "eating": "Eating is important for living and getting energy every day.". More examples on the page.