feeding
Translation
feeding, nursing
Examples
The feeding of the lions is at 2 PM.
The feeding of the lions is at 2 p.m.
This is the baby's first feeding of the day.
This is the baby's first feed of the day.
Grammar Patterns
the feeding of ((sb./sth.)) the act of giving food to (sb./sth.) The feeding of the animals is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nourishment, meal
Etymology
From the verb 'to feed' plus the '-ing' suffix, which forms a noun denoting an action.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the action of 'to feed'. The '-ing' turns the verb into a noun representing the act itself.