eating

eat-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of eat; the action of consuming food.

  2. 2.

    The activity of consuming food.

  3. 3.

    Suitable for consumption raw (of fruit or vegetables).

Phrases & expressions

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    Eating disorder — A psychological condition affecting eating habits.
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    Eating out — Dining at a restaurant rather than at home.
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    What's eating you? — What is bothering or annoying you?
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    Eating humble pie — Being forced to admit error or apologize.

Related words

Antonyms: fasting, starving
See also: eat, eaten, eater
Synonyms: consuming, dining, feeding

Etymology

From Old English etan meaning "to eat," with the present participle suffix -ing.