Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

devour

verb

/dɪˈvaʊər/

Definition

To eat something eagerly and in large amounts.

Examples

After running the marathon, she would devour a whole pizza.
The young child watched the movie so intently, it seemed like he was going to devour the screen.

Meaning

When someone or something devours, they consume food with great enthusiasm or hunger. It can also refer to consuming something with intense focus or intensity.