grazing

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noun

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

grazing

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present participle of graze entry 1, graze entry 3

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Hacienda Verde Tahití grows pitaya across approximately three acres, maintains an ornamental plant nursery, and has pastureland used for hay production and grazing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 In between grazing cycles, the ranch may plant cover crops, plants that are grown expressly to be turned into green manure. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Thousands of sheep and goats thronged the streets of the Spanish capital on Sunday, drawing large crowds of tourists and locals alike to watch an annual festival recreating the pastoral practice of moving livestock to new grazing grounds. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Beyond the foliage and some grazing cows was a clear view of Mount Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

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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