feeding

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

Examples of feeding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This creates a feeding bonanza called whale falls. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025

New Zealand Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe for Dogs Crafted with 100 percent human-grade lamb, fresh fruits and vegetables, this complete and balanced recipe is formulated for everyday feeding. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025

Dealing with infant nasal congestion is often challenging for babies and parents alike, as even light stuffiness can disrupt sleep, impede feeding, and affect overall comfort. —Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025

Wildlife managers used tactics including drones, beanbags, diversionary feeding, deterrent fences and round-the-clock field presence, but the wolves persisted in killing cattle, the DFW said. —Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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