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eating

n. · adj.
US //ˈitɪŋ// UK //ˈiːtɪŋ// eat·ing
  1. 1 the act of having food (n.)
    A1 Beginner

    the act of putting food in your mouth and swallowing it.

    the act of ingesting food. Uncountable in its general sense, though it can be countable when referring to specific instances.

    Example

    Healthy eating is important if you want to have more energy during the day.

    Example

    The study suggests that mindful eating can significantly reduce the frequency of stress-induced snacking among office workers.

  2. 2 food or cooking (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Dialect

    a way of talking about food or the quality of a meal.

    food, cooking, or cuisine. Often used in informal or regional contexts to describe the quality of a meal.

    Example

    The hotel was basic, but the eating was excellent.

    Example

    He promised us some fine eating once we reached the coastal village, which was famous for its traditional seafood recipes.

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  1. 3 ready to be eaten (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    used to describe fruit or food that can be eaten raw or without being cooked.

    suitable for consumption without further preparation or cooking; often used to distinguish varieties of fruit.

    Example

    Make sure you buy eating apples rather than the sour ones used for pies.

    Example

    The orchard specializes in eating cherries, which are prized for their sweetness and firm texture compared to industrial varieties.

Origin

From Middle English etynge, from Old English eting.

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