winterfeed

[ win-ter-feed ]

verb (used with object)

, win·ter·fed, win·ter·feed·ing.

1. to feed (cattle, sheep, etc.) during the winter when pasturage is not available.
2. to supply (grain, hay, etc.) to livestock in winter.

verb (used without object)

, win·ter·fed, win·ter·feed·ing.

1. to provide feed for livestock in winter:

   We were obliged to winterfeed through April this year.

noun

1. the feed given to livestock during the winter.

winterfeed

/ ˈwɪntəˌfiːd /

verb

1. to feed (livestock) in winter when the grazing is not rich enough

Word History and Origins

Origin of winterfeed¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; winter + feed