Meaning of the word fodder in English
What does fodder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fodder
US /ˈfɑː.dɚ/
UK /ˈfɒd.ər/
Noun
1.
food, especially dried hay or feed, for livestock
Example:
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The farmer stored large bales of hay as winter fodder for his cattle.
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They grow corn and other crops for animal fodder.
2.
a person or thing regarded as only material for a particular use
Example:
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The scandal provided endless fodder for the tabloids.
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The new recruits were treated as mere cannon fodder.