fodder

American  

[fod-er] / ˈfɒd ər /

noun

1. coarse food for livestock, composed of entire plants, including leaves, stalks, and grain, of such forages as corn and sorghum.

2. people considered as readily available and of little value.

   cannon fodder.

3. raw material.

   fodder for a comedian's routine.

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verb (used with object)

1. to feed with or as if with fodder.

fodder British  

/ ˈfɒdə /

noun

1. bulk feed for livestock, esp hay, straw, etc

2. raw experience or material

   fodder for the imagination

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verb

1. (tr) to supply (livestock) with fodder

Related Words

See feed.

Etymology

Origin of fodder

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English fodder, fōdor; cognate with German Futter; akin to food

Example Sentences

Some of these efforts have drawn scrutiny, as some have become fodder for his YouTube videos; critics say he exploits tragedy for views and profit.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the domain purchase appears to be a private action rather than an official campaign, the association underscores how the Kennedy Center dispute has become fodder for satire almost by default.

From Salon

The day's gone downhill, but thankfully here's a new entry in the crowded field of formulaic, schmaltzy, badly acted - and highly entertaining - festive fodder.

From BBC

Students in about 90 cities across the country took part in a school strike on 5 December in protest against the move, with some using the slogan "Don't end up as cannon fodder".

From BBC

Fights in parliament and trials of politicians have been prime-time fodder in a country where democracy is lively but messy and politicians fear losing public support.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• barley
• corn
• food
• forage
• grain
• hay