Synonyms for

Eaters

Verb / ˈi:tɜ:z / Another word for eaters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

People or animals who consume food.

Synonyms & similar words

eater feeder consumers dinners feasters devourers gourmands grazers munchers nibblers omnivores picnickers snackers tasters gobblers gluttons gorgeous gulpers ingesters swallowers wolfers chewers

Synonyms by register

Formal

consumers diners partakers recipients

Informal

chowhounds foodies gourmands big-eaters

Literary

devourers consumers feasters

Antonyms

starvers abstainers fasting teetotalers ascetics monks

Common collocations

  • heavy eaters
  • light eaters
  • big eaters
  • small eaters
  • vegetable eaters
  • meat eaters
  • frequent eaters

Word family

noun eater
verb eat
adjective edible
adverb eatingly

Usage note

The word 'eaters' is the plural form of 'eater', referring to individuals or creatures that consume food. It is often used in contexts discussing dietary habits or types of diets.

Example sentences

  1. The eaters at the restaurant enjoyed their meals.
  2. The bear was a fierce eater of fish.
  3. The picky eater only liked pizza.
  4. The caterpillar was a hungry eater of leaves.
  5. The party guests were all big eaters.

Quotes

  • "The only thing I like more than talking about food is eating." - John Walters
  • "The more you eat, the less flavor; the less you eat, the more flavor." - Chinese Proverb
  • "Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship. It is of great importance to the morale." - Elsa Schiaparelli

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