noun
Uncommon
eater
EE-tuh
Eater (noun) means a person or animal that eats, especially in a described way. Example: “He's always been a picky eater.”
noun
1
A person or animal that eats, especially in a described way.
"He's always been a picky eater."
"She's a fast eater and finishes before everyone else."
2
A fruit meant to be eaten raw rather than cooked.
"These apples are eaters, not cookers."
How to use eater
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that eats, often described by how or what they eat.
Common pairings
picky eater
meat eater
big eater
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Word forms
- Plural
- eaters
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Etymology
From Old English etere, from eat plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for eater
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What does “eater” mean?
The word “eater” means a person or animal that eats, especially in a described way. In plain terms, someone (or something) that eats, often described by how or what they eat.
How do you pronounce “eater”?
“Eater” is pronounced EE-tuh (/ˈiː.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “eater” in a sentence?
Here is “eater” used in a sentence: “He's always been a picky eater.”
What part of speech is “eater”?
“Eater” is a noun.
Where does the word “eater” come from?
The word “eater” comes from Old English. From Old English etere, from eat plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “eater” a common word?
“Eater” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “eater” have?
“Eater” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or animal that eats, especially in a described way.
