eating
Translation
eating, dining
Examples
Eating outside is fun in the summer.
Eating outside is fun in the summer.
Healthy eating is a good habit.
Healthy eating is a good habit.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) The act of consuming (sth.). Eating vegetables is good for you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dining, consumption, feasting
Etymology
From the verb 'eat' plus the suffix '-ing', which forms a noun denoting an action.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending turns the action of 'eat' into a concept or activity, 'eating'.