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

The whale did not eat as consistently as her fellow animals, which complicated the efforts to keep her well-fed and hydrated, according to the statement. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Use a high-quality, balanced, slow-release fertilizer throughout the growing season to ensure your tree stays well-fed. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

Locals and visitors may not be après-skiing—and many of the iconic on-mountain venues like Bonnie’s and Cloud Nine may be closed until snow starts to fall again in November—but Aspen remains well-fed. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 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