eat
verb (used with object)
to take into the mouth and swallow for nourishment; chew and swallow (food).
eater
-
a word derived from
eat.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Glizzies are everywhere you look,” said Joey Chestnut, the 42-year-old competitive eater, who has won the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt at the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest a record 18 times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"There were lots of people I didn't know and I'm not a confident eater in front of strangers, but I got used to it, and now I'll eat anywhere," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
As a finicky eater who happens to be queer, Black and disabled, I wouldn’t touch durian, duck tongues or most of the basket items on the Food Network TV show, “Chopped.”
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
Edmontosaurus was a large duck-billed plant eater that lived alongside Tyrannosaurus rex near the end of the Cretaceous Period.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Poppy told her Liyana was a very light eater, a big lie of course, but convenient for the moment.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
