eating
n. uncountable A1 Beginner US //ˈitɪŋ// UK //ˈiːtɪŋ// eat·ing Dialect Informal
n. the act of taking food into your body through your mouth. It is one of the most basic things humans and animals do to stay alive.
n. the act or process of consuming food for nourishment. Often functions as a gerund; when used as a true noun, it typically refers to the quality or experience of a meal.
Healthy eating is important for your body.
The restaurant is famous for its fine eating and excellent selection of local wines.
While the nutritional value of the meal was high, the actual experience of eating was rushed and unpleasant due to the loud environment.
From Middle English etynge, from Old English eting.