eating

American  

[ee-ting] / ˈi tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that eats.

2. food with reference to its quality or tastiness when eaten.

   This fish is delicious eating.

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adjective

1. used in eating.

   They brought out plates and eating utensils for dinner.

2. good or fit to eat, especially raw.

   A sweet, crisp Gala is the perfect eating apple for a summer salad.

eating British  

/ ˈiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. food, esp in relation to its quality or taste

   this fruit makes excellent eating

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adjective

1. relating to or suitable for eating, esp uncooked

   eating pears

2. relating to or for eating

   an eating house

Other Word Forms

• uneating adjective

Etymology

Origin of eating

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; eat ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses; eat ( def. ) + -ing ² for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

In that study, 154 participants were first asked to estimate how many decisions they made each day about eating and drinking.

From Science Daily

I see where I am with my biomarkers and I let them inform how I’m training and eating.

From The Wall Street Journal

Until more is known, the researchers recommend simple steps to reduce exposure, such as washing fruits and vegetables before eating them and avoiding the use of pesticides in home gardens.

From Science Daily

"I feel like I've begun the year in a good way after eating something so auspicious as the year starts," one of the customers at Mr Kimura's restaurant told AFP.

From BBC

Changes in body awareness are common in several mental health conditions, including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• chewing
• consumption
• dining