feeding

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noun

feed·​ing ˈfē-diŋ 

1

: the act or process of eating or being fed

For a while zoos tried to control feeding by providing vending machines with pellets, but most have now banned it entirely.

—Phillip T. Robinson

—often used before another noun

a feeding schedule

feeding behavior

2

: an instance of feeding

two a.m. feedings

ready for a feeding

feeding

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present participle of feed entry 1

Examples of feeding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Hang a puppy portrait above the feeding station and add a decorative floor mat to welcome them to their new dining spot. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

The resulting mechanism combines the robot’s movement capabilities with a dedicated shuttlecock-feeding system. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Start fertilizing at planting, and adjust feeding frequency depending on the formula and petunia variety. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026

Because feeding needs can vary significantly from one infant to another, Bowers said generalized advice can sometimes lead parents in the wrong direction. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing feeding

• breast-feeding
• care and feeding
• feeding frenzy
• feeding ground
• feeding tube

Rhymes for feeding

• beading
• bleeding
• breeding
• ceding
• heeding
• kneading
• leading
• needing
• pleading
• reding
• seeding
• speeding