eating Meaning & Definition
What Does Eating Mean?
Eating is a verb that means present participle and gerund of eat. As an adjective, it means Bred to be eaten. As a noun, it means The act of ingesting food.
Eating in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈiːtɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | feeding, dining and consuming |
| Plural | eatings |
Eating Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of eat
Eating as an Adjective
- Bred to be eaten.
eating chickens; eating quails
- Suitable to be eaten without being cooked.
Wait! That's not an eating apple.
Eating as a Noun
- The act of ingesting food.
- Food; cooking, cuisine.
I remember when we visited Aunt Martha's house, we had some really good eating!
- The act of corroding or consuming some substance.
Verb
- To ingest; to be ingested.
- To use up.
- To cause (someone) to worry.
What’s eating you?
- To take the loss in a transaction.
- To be injured or killed by (something such as a firearm or its projectile), especially in the mouth.
- To corrode or erode.
The acid rain ate away the statue. The strong acid eats through the metal.
- To perform oral sex (on a person or body part).
Eat me!
Synonyms of Eating
Eating in a Sentence
eating chickens; eating quails
Wait! That's not an eating apple.
I remember when we visited Aunt Martha's house, we had some really good eating!
These pears are good eating.
What’s eating you?
The acid rain ate away the statue. The strong acid eats through the metal.
Eat me!
Word Forms & Grammar
eating
eating (not comparable)
eating (countable and uncountable, plural eatings)
Origin of Eating
From Middle English etynge, from Old English eting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eating
Is eating a verb or an adjective?
Eating is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for eating?
Words with a similar meaning to eating include feeding, dining and consuming. See the full list of eating synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of eating?
The plural of eating is eatings.