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

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

Soon after, Israel began putting out feelers through secret channels to assess Arab willingness to start a conversation on the subject. —Moshe Yaalon, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2018

Among new markets on the horizon, Bourgeois is also putting out feelers in the fast-growing Middle East. —Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Feb. 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