fodder
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fodder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Food, such as hay or grain, given to livestock like cattle and horses.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use fodder
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English fōdor, related to the word "food" and going back to an ancient root meaning "to feed" or "to graze."
Full origin of fodder →Frequently asked questions
What does “fodder” mean?
The word “fodder” means food, such as hay or grain, given to livestock like cattle and horses. In plain terms, feed for animals, or (figuratively) raw material that gets used up, especially for jokes, gossip, or as expendable people.
How do you pronounce “fodder”?
“Fodder” is pronounced FO-duh (/ˈfɑdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fodder” in a sentence?
Here is “fodder” used in a sentence: “The farmer stored fodder in the barn for winter.”
What part of speech is “fodder”?
“Fodder” is a noun.
Where does the word “fodder” come from?
The word “fodder” comes from Old English. From Old English fōdor, related to the word "food" and going back to an ancient root meaning "to feed" or "to graze.".
Is “fodder” a common word?
“Fodder” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fodder” have?
“Fodder” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: food, such as hay or grain, given to livestock like cattle and horses.