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
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
They’d descend on his garden, where he’d set up feeders full of “nectar”—filtered water mixed with cane sugar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 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
“Guess they wouldn’t go for that birdseed Andrew’s always pouring into Mr. Peckleman’s bird feeders back at the motel.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
