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

If that is the case, the Pirates should begin putting out feelers and seeing if teams are interested in making early-season trades. —Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

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

This is also a feeler to see who can be bet on in post-war Ukraine, given the White House's extremely skeptical attitude towards Zelensky. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025

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

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