feeding (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
Definition
The act of giving food to a person or animal, or the process of eating.
Examples
The daily feeding of the stray cats became a neighborhood ritual.
Proper nutrition is essential for a baby's healthy feeding and growth.
The zoo's feeding time attracts many visitors eager to see the animals eat.
How to Use feeding
- feeding of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of giving food to someone or something. — "The feeding of the elderly patient required assistance."
- feeding time (collocation)
- The specific time when food is given to animals or people. — "The zoo announced that feeding time for the lions would be at 3 PM."
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