feeding

[ˈfiːdɪŋ]

feeding Definition

• 1. the act of giving food to a person, group, or animal
• 2. the process of providing a material or energy source for something

Using feeding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "feeding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The feeding of the animals takes place at noon.

• Example

  The feeding of the baby is done every two hours.

• Example

  The feeding of the data into the computer system was completed in an hour.

feeding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for feeding

• nourishment
• provision
• sustenance
• furnishing

Phrases with feeding

• force feeding

  the practice of feeding a person or animal against their will

  Example

  The hunger striker had to be force-fed by the prison authorities.

• self-feeding

  the ability to feed oneself without assistance

  Example

  The toddler is learning self-feeding skills with a spoon and fork.

• feeding frenzy

  a situation where a group of animals or people aggressively compete for food

  Example

  The shoppers went into a feeding frenzy when the store announced a sale on electronics.

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Summary: feeding in Brief

Feeding [ˈfiːdɪŋ] refers to the act of providing food to a person, group, or animal. It also encompasses the process of providing material or energy sources for something. Examples include 'The feeding of the animals takes place at noon.' and 'The feeding of the data into the computer system was completed in an hour.' Phrases like 'force feeding' and 'feeding frenzy' denote situations where food is given against one's will or where there is aggressive competition for food.