Eater: meaning, definitions and examples

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eater

 

[ หˆiหtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food consumption

A person or animal that consumes food for nourishment.

Synonyms

consumer, diner, feaster

Examples of usage

  • The eater enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
  • The competitive eater set a new record for hot dog consumption.
Context #2 | Noun

device or machine

A machine or device that is used for eating or consuming something.

Synonyms

appliance, device, machine

Examples of usage

  • The wood chipper acted as an efficient eater for the fallen branches.
  • The document shredder was a fast eater of paper.
Context #3 | Noun

person with a particular habit

A person who habitually engages in a specified activity.

Synonyms

devotee, enthusiast, fanatic

Examples of usage

  • She was a voracious reader, a true book eater.
  • He was known as a risk eater, always seeking adrenaline-fueled activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "eater" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comedora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคจเฅ‡เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Esser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ะดะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zjadacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸในใ‚‹ไบบ (ใŸในใ‚‹ใฒใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mangeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yiyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จน๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ (meongneun saram)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jedlรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jedรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ็š„ไบบ (chฤซ de rรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jedec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฉtari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yeyษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comedor

Etymology

The word 'eater' originated from the Old English word 'ettan', meaning 'to eat'. Over time, it evolved into 'eater' in Middle English, with the same meaning of a person or thing that consumes food. The term has been used in various contexts, from describing individuals who enjoy food to devices that aid in consumption.

See also: eat, eatable, eaten, eatery, overeat, overeater, overeating.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,631, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.