feeding

noun
UK: /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
US: /ˈfiːdɪŋ/

  1. The act of giving food to someone or something.

    1. The baby needs feeding now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The feeding of the animals is scheduled for noon every day so that guests can observe. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of eating or consuming food.

    1. Feeding time is every four hours. [ ] [ ]
    2. The feeding habits of sharks are being studied to understand their role in the ecosystem. [ ] [ ]

  3. Providing resources or materials to keep something operating.

    1. The feeding of data into the system is automated. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant feeding of information to the public is essential during a crisis. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ingestion nursing consumption
feeding verb

  1. Present participle of feed: giving food to someone or something.

    1. I am feeding the cat now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was feeding her baby when I called her about the feeding schedule change. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of feed: supplying something continuously.

    1. The machine is feeding paper through. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is feeding misinformation to shareholders so they mislead the stock evaluation. [ ] [ ]
feeding adjective

  1. Relating to the provision of food or nourishment.

    1. It is a feeding bottle. [ ] [ ]
    2. Feeding habits can significantly impact the overall health and development of a child. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "feeding" in English means: The act of giving food to someone or something., The process of eating or consuming food., Providing resources or materials to keep something operating..

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

Synonyms for "feeding": ingestion, nursing, consumption.

Example usage of "feeding": "The baby needs feeding now.". More examples on the page.