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 nounPhillip T. Robinsona feeding schedule
feeding behavior
2
: an instance of feeding
two a.m. feedings
ready for a feeding
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Begin landscape tree, shrub and flower feedings if needed for growth and foliage color.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Scale is now competing for Defense Department contracts, Palantir’s original feeding ground.
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With animal encounters and feedings, conservation events and evening shows, Shedd provides a fun educational time for both adults and kids alike.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Neem oil affects insects' feeding abilities and acts as a repellent.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
In fact, Scale is now competing for Defense Department contracts, Palantir’s original feeding ground.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
With animal encounters and feedings, conservation events and evening shows, Shedd provides a fun educational time for both adults and kids alike.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feeding. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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