What does EATER mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A person or animal that eats. Example: The bear is a carnivorous eater.

2. A device or machine that is used for eating or feeding. Example: The automatic pet feeder is a convenient eater for busy pet owners.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈiːtər/

UK: /ˈiːtə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "eater" originated from the Old English word "ætere" which means "one who eats". It is commonly used in English to refer to a person or animal that eats, or a device or machine that is used for eating or feeding.

Synonyms:

Feeder, consumer, diner, devourer, gobbler, muncher, swallower, ingester

Related Words:

Feast, chewy, gulch, molar, taste, yummy

Example Sentences:

1. The picky eater only likes to eat plain pasta with butter.

2. The bird feeder is a popular eater for the neighborhood birds.

3. The automatic pet feeder is a great eater for busy pet owners who are unable to feed their pets on time.