eater

eat-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who eats, especially in a specified way or at a specified time.

  2. 2.

    A person or thing that consumes a particular food.

  3. 3.

    (In compounds) Something that consumes or destroys.

Forms

plural: eaters

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Big eater — Someone who eats large quantities of food.
  • •
    Picky eater — Someone who is selective about food.
  • •
    Fire eater — A performer who appears to eat fire; also, an aggressive person.

Related words

See also: eat, eaters, eating
Synonyms: consumer, diner

Etymology

From Old English etan meaning "to eat" with the agent suffix -er, indicating one who performs the action.