Feeding is a noun describing the act or process of supplying nourishment. It refers to moments when a person, animal, or machine provides or consumes food.
“The zookeeper scheduled an afternoon feeding for the penguins.”
“After surgery, the patient required tube feeding.”
Author’s summary:
A “feeding” describes any act or occasion of giving, receiving, or consuming nourishment, often applied to animals, humans, or automated systems alike.