fodder

noun
UK: /ˈfɒd.ər/
US: /ˈfɑː.dɚ/

  1. Food, especially dried hay or feed, for cattle and other livestock.

    1. The farmer provides fodder for his cows.
    2. During the winter, supplemental fodder ensures the livestock receive adequate nutrition.

  2. Material that is used to support an argument or discussion.

    1. The gossip is fodder for the tabloids.
    2. The politician's speech provided ample fodder for the late-night comedy shows.

  3. People who are considered as easily sacrificed.

    1. Soldiers are often used as cannon fodder.
    2. The junior employees felt like they were treated as fodder for the demanding project.

Synonyms

feed provender material fuel

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fodder" in English means: Food, especially dried hay or feed, for cattle and other livestock., Material that is used to support an argument or discussion., People who are considered as easily sacrificed..

The phonetic transcription of "fodder" is /ˈfɒd.ər/ in British English and /ˈfɑː.dɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fodder": feed, provender, material, fuel.

Example usage of "fodder": "The farmer provides fodder for his cows.". More examples on the page.