Definitions

1. verb

to eat or drink something quickly and eagerly

“She devoured the entire pizza by herself.”

2. verb

to destroy or consume something completely

“The fire devoured the entire town in a matter of hours.”

3. noun

an act of eating or drinking something quickly and eagerly

“Her devouring of the book was impressive.”

4. noun

something that is eaten or destroyed completely

“The devouring of resources led to a severe shortage.”