<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of a person or thing that eats</li><li>food with reference to its quality or tastiness when eaten: This fish is delicious eating.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>used in eating: They brought out plates and eating utensils for dinner.</li><li>good or fit to eat, especially raw: Compare baking, cooking.</li><li>A sweet, crisp Gala is the perfect eating apple for a summer salad.</li></ul>