feeds

feeds · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "feed"; types or batches of animal food.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of "feed"; gives food to.

  3. 3.

    (technology) Multiple content streams or data sources.

  4. 4.

    Supplies or provides.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    RSS feeds — Web feeds for syndicating content
  • •
    social media feeds — Streams of content on social platforms
  • •
    the hand that feeds — The source of one's support or livelihood

Related words

See also: feed, feeding, food
Synonyms: provisions, supplies

Etymology

From Old English fēdan ("to feed, nourish"). The plural noun form and third person singular verb form share the same spelling with the -s suffix.