Synonyms of feeders

feeders

noun

plural of feeder

as in tributaries

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

• tributaries
• branches
• bayous
• affluents
• influents
• headwaters
• backwaters
• creeks
• confluents
• sources
• brooks
• streamlets
• rills
• rivulets
• runs
• fountainheads
• brooklets
• heads
• headstreams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• effluents
• distributaries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of feeders

Fertilizer The American Camellia Society recommends fertilizing camellias in early March, early May, and early July, as these plants are heavy feeders. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

This includes fabric spreaders, feeders, roll loaders, spreading tables and related software. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 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

The Asian tiger mosquitoes, also day feeders, found elevated ketones and plant-like volatile compounds irresistible. — ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Hummingbirds will arrive in Michigan in late spring 2027, based on typical migration patterns, and BirdWatching recommends putting out your hummingbird feeders by early April. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

These heavy feeders require regular fertilization to keep them blooming through to fall. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026

Insecticides Spraying feeders with insecticides may seem like a smart way to keep pests away from bird seed, but these products can cause more harm than good. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

Use puzzle feeders, wand toys and short play sessions to encourage movement. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026