Word
feeding
Phoneticsfeed·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfidɪŋ/
UK/fˈiːdɪŋ/
Definitions
01giving food
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the act of giving food to a baby or an animal.
n. the act or process of providing nourishment, especially to an infant or livestock.
Español:alimentación
“The baby is much calmer now that we have a regular feeding schedule.”
“The zookeeper explained that the afternoon feeding is the best time for visitors to observe the lions' social dynamics.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'feeding time' or 'feeding tube'.
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02eating
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science
n. the act of eating, especially for animals.
n. the act or process of consuming food; frequently used in biological contexts regarding animal behaviour.
“The birds are in a feeding frenzy near the surface of the water.”
“Marine biologists observed the whales' feeding habits to determine if the rising water temperatures were affecting their migration patterns.”
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03machine supply
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technology Technical
n. the process of putting material into a machine so it can work.
n. the continuous or systematic supply of raw material into a processing mechanism.
“Be careful with the paper feeding so the printer doesn't get stuck.”
“The automated feeding system ensures that the furnace receives a steady stream of coal without manual intervention.”
Etymology
By surface analysis, feed + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Idioms
01. feeding frenzy
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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