feeding

noun

feed·ing ˈfē-diŋ

: 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 schedulefeeding behavior

: an instance of feeding

two a.m. feedings

ready for a feeding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Activities include fishing, duck feeding, arts and crafts and more. —

L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 9 Mar. 2023 Special draws include giraffe feeding, Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures, a kangaroo walkabout and the chance to feed lorikeets. —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2023 Those projects focus on feeding, housing, educating and treating Dallas County residents. —

Dallas News, 3 Jan. 2023 But right now, about five to six hours each day is dedicated solely to cleaning, feeding, and caring for Nibi and Ziibi. —

Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Nov. 2022 This makes bottlenose dolphins vulnerable to human disturbances, such as feeding, or underwater noise, and larger threats, like recreational or commercial fishing and oil spills. —

Erin Berge, Discover Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 The smart technology enhances mealtime, feeding, entertainment, security and self-care. —

John Benson, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2022 Namely, the feeding of wild animals to promote a better tourist experience. —

Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2022 Premature babies are at a greater risk for problems with feeding, breathing, vision and hearing, as well as behavioral issues. —

ABC News, 27 June 2022 See More

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