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/
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Noun

1.

food, especially dried hay or feed, for livestock

Example:
The farmer stored large bales of hay as winter fodder for his cattle.
They grow corn and other crops for animal fodder.
2.

a person or thing regarded as only material for a particular use

Example:
The scandal provided endless fodder for the tabloids.
The new recruits were treated as mere cannon fodder.