eater
/'i:tə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who consumes food: An "eater" is someone who eats, particularly referring to their habits, style, or capacity for eating.
- A fruit or vegetable suitable for eating fresh: In a specific culinary context, "eater" can refer to a variety of produce that is good for eating raw or fresh, as opposed to being used for cooking.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Person):
- He is a slow eater. (He takes a long time to finish his meals.)
- She is a picky eater and dislikes many vegetables. (She is a person who is very selective about the food she eats.)
- Noun (Produce):
- This variety of apple is a good eater. (This type of apple is pleasant to eat fresh.)
- We grew several eaters in the garden this summer. (We grew several types of fruits/vegetables suitable for fresh eating.)
Advanced Usage
- "a big/hearty/heavy eater": a person who eats large quantities of food.
- My brother is a big eater; he can finish an entire pizza by himself.
- "a fussy/picky/finicky eater": a person, often a child, who is very selective and hard to please about food.
- Getting a fussy eater to try new foods can be a challenge.
Variants and Related Words
- Eatery (n): A restaurant or other place to eat. (Note: This is a related but distinct word.)
- Let's meet at the new eatery downtown.
- Eating (n): The act of consuming food.
- Healthy eating is important for your well-being.
Synonyms
- Diner: A person eating a meal, especially in a restaurant.
- Consumer: A person who purchases goods and services or, more broadly, one who uses something (can be used for food but is more general).
- Gourmand: A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much. (This has a more specific connotation than "eater".)
Related Phrases
- Man-eater: An animal, especially a tiger or shark, that has attacked and eaten humans.
- The villagers lived in fear of the reported man-eater.
- Fire-eater: A performer who pretends to eat fire, or (figuratively) a person who is eager for conflict or debate.
- The politician was known as a real fire-eater during debates.
Related Idioms
- To be an acquired taste: This idiom describes something, including food, that one learns to like over time. It is often used in the context of discussing an "eater's" preferences.
- Olives are an acquired taste; not every eater likes them at first.
Noun
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any green goods that are good to eat
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these apples are good eaters
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someone who consumes food for nourishment
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