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Definition of eater

eater

/ˈiːtər/
eat · er
Plural:eaters
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• noun

1

A person or animal that consumes food, especially in a specified manner or of a specified type.

Example

"The young boy was a picky eater who refused to try most cooked vegetables."

2

British A fruit, especially an apple or pear, that is suitable for eating raw rather than only for cooking.

Example

"The orchard produces both crisp eaters and tart cooking apples for making pies."

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• Rhymes for eater

• Nearby Words

easygoingness
eat
eatable
eater
eatery
eave
eaves

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English etere ('eater, glutton'), an agent noun formed from the verb etan ('to eat') plus the suffix -ere.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eater
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