the act of a person or thing that eats.

food with reference to its quality or tastiness when eaten

This fish is delicious eating.

good or fit to eat, esp. raw ( distinguished from cooking )

eating apples.

used in eating

eating utensils.

noun

consumption , devouring , dining , feasting on , gorging on , feeding on , biting , chewing , masticating , snacking , nibbling , munching , having a meal , gobbling , stuffing oneself , gluttony , binging , gourmandization , overindulgence , pigging out