often attributive
1
: one that feeds: such as
a
: one that fattens livestock for slaughter
b
: a device or apparatus for supplying food
2
: one that eats or takes nourishment
especially
: an animal being fattened or one suitable for fattening
3
a
: one that supplies, replenishes, or connects
c
: a heavy wire conductor supplying electricity at some point of an electric distribution system (as from a substation)
d
: branch
especially
: a branch transportation line
e
: a road that provides access to a major artery
Examples of feeder in a Sentence
a pigeon feeder holding a bag of stale bread
the lake has several feeders that have their headwaters near the Canadian border
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The schedule can be programmed via the app or changed on the body of the feeder.
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
Along with its easy cleaning features, this feeder also keeps bees and ants at bay.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Food puzzles, slow feeders, and safe chew toys filled with frozen peanut butter, or wet food, can keep a dog occupied and mentally engaged for extended periods.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
There are also fabulous picks for bird-lovers, including a hummingbird feeder, and for those who can’t wait to start the summer activities like jumping in the pool and hosting barbecue parties.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
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Molly Higgins, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
Along with its easy cleaning features, this feeder also keeps bees and ants at bay.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Food puzzles, slow feeders, and safe chew toys filled with frozen peanut butter, or wet food, can keep a dog occupied and mentally engaged for extended periods.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
There are also fabulous picks for bird-lovers, including a hummingbird feeder, and for those who can’t wait to start the summer activities like jumping in the pool and hosting barbecue parties.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feeder
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“Feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feeder. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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feeder
noun
feed·er
ˈfēd-ər 
1
: a device for supplying food
bird feeder
b
: a branch (as of a river or a transportation system) that supplies or connects to another
2
: one that eats
especially
: an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
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