Definition

A person or device that provides food or materials to something else, often used in contexts like machinery or feeding animals.

Example

The farmer installed a new feeder to ensure the animals had enough food during the winter.

Conversation

I saw a new bird feeder in the park yesterday.

Oh really? What did it look like?

It was really colorful and had a lot of seeds in it.

That sounds nice! I should get a feeder for my backyard.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feeder → It is formed from "feed" (from Old English *fēdan*, meaning to give food) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A feeder is a person or thing that provides food.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'gives food' ('feed') — the '-er' just means a person. A feeder is someone who provides food.

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