1. plural of eating; instances or occasions of consuming food
Usage: typically used in formal or technical contexts
2. food or provisions intended for consumption
Usage: archaic or dialectal

Examples

• The restaurant offers several different eatings throughout the day.
• Regular eatings at consistent times help maintain a healthy metabolism.
• The picnic included various eatings prepared by the hosts.
• Multiple small eatings are better than one large meal for some people.
• The schedule allowed for three main eatings and two snacks daily.