start eating
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Most people recognize the familiar situation at a restaurant or dinner party when one plate arrives early and the person served hesitates to start eating.
From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026
After she was able to start eating again, it still took a full two weeks to recover as she continued to feel extremely tired, suffer from brain fog, and experience bad headaches.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026
"There is a Russian saying - your appetite comes when you start eating," he says.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024
Cummings suggests that people looking to start eating a plant-based or vegan diet can benefit from tracking their spending.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024
Florence shook her head, and motioned for Elizabeth to start eating.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
