feed

feed

noun

Definition of FEED

1

a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment <the company barbecue was an elaborate feed that was enlivened by country music and dancing>

Synonyms banquet, dinner, feed, regale, spread

Related Words chow, mess, repast, table; blowout, carnival, festival, fete (or fête), gala, party, shindig; festivity; barbecue, clambake, cookout, fry, luau, roast; buffet, luncheon, smorgasbord

2

food eaten or prepared for eating at one time <after soccer practice we were all ready for a hot shower and a satisfying feed>

Synonyms chow, feed, menu, mess, refection, repast, table

Related Words board; breakfast, buffet, collation, dinner, lunch, luncheon, refreshments, smorgasbord, snack, supper, tea; bite, gulp, morsel, serving, taste; banquet, feast, regale, spread; bake, barbecue (also barbeque), clambake, cookout, fry, fry-up [British], luau, picnic, potluck, roast