Want to say eating differently? Here are other words for eating and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of eating
The act of taking food into the body.
Etymology of eating
The word "eating" originates from Old English "etan", which is also the source of the Modern English verb "to eat"
The Old English "etan" is derived from Proto-Germanic "etan", which is also the source of similar verbs in other Germanic languages
The Proto-Germanic "etan" is thought to be derived from Proto-Indo-European "ed-", which carried a sense of "to eat" or "to consume"
Synonyms
consuming
devouring
gobbling
gulping
ingesting
munching
noshing
savoring
swallowing
digesting
absorbing
assimilating
feeding
dining
grazing
browsing
picking
pecking
crunching
chewing
biting
tasting
relishing
licking
slurping
bolting
wolfing
eating
dining
lunching
breakfasting
supping
snacking
nibbling
crunching
Definitions
- The act of taking food into the body, typically through the mouth
- The process of consuming or ingesting food or drink
Usage Examples
- She spent the evening eating dinner with her family
- He enjoyed eating at the new restaurant in town
- The child was eating a sandwich for lunch