Synonyms of feeder

feeder

noun

ˈfē-dər 

as in tributary

a stream that flows into a larger body of water

the lake has several feeders that have their headwaters near the Canadian border

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tributary
• branch
• bayou
• influent
• affluent
• confluent
• headwater
• creek
• backwater
• source
• brook
• rivulet
• rill
• run
• streamlet
• brooklet
• fountainhead
• head
• headstream

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• effluent
• distributary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of feeder

A bit of research goes a long way in setting up a successful feeder. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Use a hopper-style feeder with a long perch to accommodate the larger size of a mature cardinal. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2026

The collection included mugs, trinket dishes, bud vases, a slow-feeder bowl and the pot Felix helped throw. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Viewers will finally see which houseguest didn't survive, though it's been known to live feeders since Saturday night. — Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026