well-fed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈfed 

: having plenty of food to eat

well-fed pets

" … having children who are well-fed and not hungry makes a difference in their individual performance … "

—Sibylle Kranz

Examples of well-fed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boise has plenty of Sunday brunch offerings to keep you and your family well-fed. — Pete Caster, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026

Accordingly, expect to be well-fed on your stay, as the casa comes well-stocked with homemade breads, local fruits, spreads, and juices. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026

Most city kids were smooth-skinned, pale, and spindly, although Xi stands out in photographs as unusually robust, ruddy-cheeked, and well-fed. — Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026

Funk recommends applying a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks to keep your plants nourished and well-fed. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-fed

• selfed