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

Best Fertilizer to Use Petunias are heavy feeders, and do well with a complete fertilizer, meaning one that has all three main nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

McLeod and her husband’s outdoor space is a large deck, which she’s outfitted with several feeders, a couple of birdbaths, platform feeders for other birds and some flowering shrubs. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Japanese beetles are social feeders that travel in groups to destroy gardens. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Some birds, like cardinals and goldfinches, won't approach feeders that are placed out in the open because of the potential exposure to predators. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned at least twice a week, or every other day during blazing hot weather. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

After five generations, the frequency of these rapid feeders in the population had increased, showing that selection operated even under these highly artificial conditions. — ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Also, remember that both plants are heavy feeders and will compete for resources, with deep-rooted potatoes usually winning the competition. — Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

According to Alaqua, significant dental issues were common among the Ridglan beagles because the dogs spent their early life consuming softened food from rabbit-style feeders rather than chewing solid food. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026