noun
eater
EE-ter/ˈiːtər/
A person, animal, or thing that consumes food or material.
The rabbit is an eager eater, nibbling a leafy green beside its dish.
Etymology
The agent ending turns eating into a name for whoever does it. The Old English noun already meant “one who eats,” with particular use for a servant or retainer.
In context
the meat eater says I eat meat for nutrition
More examples
- Our puppy is a messy eater, especially at breakfast.
- The buffet attracts big eaters from across town.
- This caterpillar is a voracious eater of cabbage leaves.
Forms
eater · eaters
eat verb — To take in food by mouth.
Similar words
- diner
- A person eating a meal, especially at a restaurant.
- consumer
- Broader term for someone or something using food or resources.