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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Up and down the tiny alley between the bushes and the building, an assortment of other bird feeders stood near the neighboring windows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Honeybees were trained to visit the feeders, and the team monitored their behavior over several days.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 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
“International sales complement the domestic market, maximizing the value of every animal and providing incentive for ranchers and cattle feeders to expand their operations,” the U.S.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
Each of Uncle Woody’s bird feeders had a weight-activated spinner that turned it into a whirling merry-go-round the instant a squirrel set foot on it.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
