eaters
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈitɝz// UK //ˈiːtəz// eaters
n. people or animals that consume food in a certain way. You often use this word with another word to describe how much or what kind of food someone likes.
n. individuals who consume food, typically categorized by their habits or preferences. Often appears as the second element in a compound noun phrase.
My children are very picky eaters.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of plant-based dishes to satisfy even the most health-conscious eaters.
Ecologists categorize these animals as opportunistic eaters, meaning they will consume almost any available organic matter depending on the season and local scarcity.
Usage
Plural form of 'eater'; frequently modified by adjectives like 'picky', 'fussy', or 'healthy' to describe dietary behavior.