feeder
noun
a person or thing that supplies food or feeds something.
feeders
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pluralof feeder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Our previous research found most birds that visit feeders obtain most of their nutrition from natural sources, such as insects and worms.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
When bird feeders open for business, as every amateur naturalist quickly learns, other critters often show up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
The spokesperson urged reptile owners who have been using dubia roaches as feeders to seek legal alternatives such as crickets and wood roaches.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
“I need you to refill feeders six and seven.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
