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

The singer apparently found the stunt amusing and put out feelers with Andre. —Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025

As the brand reenters the U.S. market, the team is putting out feelers as to what could be next in terms of retail distribution, as well as eyeing additional markets, including Asia. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Meanwhile in Detroit, one news outlet decided to put feelers out across the city to check how viral a scam this scam had become locally. —Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

As players cleaned out the locker room Monday 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, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing feeler

• feeler gauge

Rhymes for feeler

• dealer
• healer
• keeler
• peeler
• sealer
• stealer
• repealer
• revealer

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