Meaning & use
Eater
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A person or animal that eats, especially one who eats in a particular manner or of a particular type.
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My son has always been a picky eater, refusing anything green.
Anteaters are specialized eaters that feed almost exclusively on ants and termites.
A note on using this word
Usually appears with a modifier, as in 'meat eater' or 'big eater,' rather than standing alone.
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