grazing

1 of 2

noun

graz·​ing ˈgrā-ziŋ How to pronounce grazing (audio)
Synonyms of grazingnext
: herbage or land for grazing

grazing

2 of 2

present participle of graze entry 1, graze entry 3

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Before Turner, cattle grazing, logging, and mining impacted portions of the property for decades. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Dry food can also work, but portions should be weighed carefully rather than left out for unlimited grazing. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Some herders moved 100 miles (about 160 kilometers) with their cattle in search of water and grazing land; others stayed closer to home with sheep and goats. — Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

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First Known Use

Noun

1517, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grazing was in 1517

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