Synonyms for

Feeder

Verb / ˈfi:dɜ: / Another word for feeder — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that supplies food or resources to another

Synonyms & similar words

tributary birdfeeder selffeeder distributary eater affluent confluent supplier provisioner source contributor donor giver provider sustainer supporter nourisher

Synonyms by register

Formal

provider supplier contributor source

Informal

giver backer donor helper

Literary

nourisher sustainer fountainhead

Antonyms

starver abstainer fasting person ascetic

Common collocations

  • cattle feeder
  • bird feeder
  • feeder road
  • feeder line
  • feeder system
  • feeder pattern
  • feeder fund
  • feeder school

Word family

noun feeder
verb feed
adjective feeding

Usage note

A 'feeder' can refer to something that provides sustenance (like a bird feeder) or a road/line that connects to a larger system. It is generally a neutral term.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer used a feeder to give hay to his cows.
  2. The bird feeder was visited by many different species of birds.
  3. The school cafeteria had a feeder that dispensed milk into cups.
  4. The beekeeper used a feeder to give sugar water to his bees.
  5. The fisherman used a feeder to attract fish to his fishing spot.

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