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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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
State troopers will be increasing patrols and checkpoints on major roadways and feeder streets from March 14 to March 16, according to a CSP press release.
—Sofia Joucovsky, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
There are a host of accessories for the X1 Pro as well: A wire feeder, foot pedal switch, specialized nozzles, and more.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
Most importantly, never use soap or detergent to clean your feeder.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 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 28 Mar. 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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