feeler

noun

feel·​er ˈfē-lər 

: one that feels: such as

a

: a tactile process (such as a tentacle) of an animal

b

: something (such as a proposal) ventured to ascertain the views of others

Examples of feeler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic, Denver has been putting out feelers on the trade market to acquire a jolt of scoring punch. —Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

As players cleaned out the locker room Jan. 6 at Halas Hall, Bears leaders upstairs were busy putting out feelers and lining up candidates to interview for the head coaching position. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025

Exploratory calls and feelers about potential scenarios if one were retained and the other let go have happened in recent days, I'm told. —James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025

The Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, and Kings put out feelers last summer, but no franchise felt comfortable absorbing LaVine’s remaining $110+ million salary. —Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing feeler

• feeler gauge

Kids Definition

feeler

noun

feel·​er ˈfē-lər 

1

: one that feels

especially : a movable organ (as an antenna) of an animal that is usually an organ of touch

2

: a suggestion or remark made to find out the views of other people

Medical Definition

feeler

noun

feel·​er ˈfē-lər 

: one that feels

especially : a tactile process (as a tentacle) of an animal