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

Rand Faaborg said contract feeding seemed like a good opportunity at the time. — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Its feeding habits are the equivalent of a human being eating one grain of rice every million years. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Greening-tolerant trees do need good care with frequent feedings, minor nutrient sprays and insect control to remain as disease-free as possible. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

New foster volunteers receive training on everything from basic animal care to bottle-feeding, with experienced foster parents such as Saville helping guide them through the process. — Melissa May, CBS News, 17 Sep. 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