hunting

noun

hunt·​ing ˈhən-tiŋ 

1

: the act of one that hunts

specifically : the pursuit of game

2

: the process of hunting

3

a

: a periodic variation in speed of a synchronous electrical machine

b

: a self-induced and undesirable oscillation of a variable above and below the desired value in an automatic control system

c

: a continuous attempt by an automatically controlled system to find a desired equilibrium condition

Examples of hunting in a Sentence

His hobbies include hunting and fishing.

The law prohibits the hunting of migratory birds.

She likes to go hunting.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are specific hunting rules (and some no-hunting areas) within the refuge. —Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, jobs in logging, hunting, fishing and refuse have high fatality rates. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025

Most people who live in Bowie work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or mining, Census data shows. —Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025

With its distinctive form and terrestrial hunting style, the secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is one of the most fascinating birds of prey on the planet. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hunting

• African hunting dog
• anti-hunting
• happy hunting ground
• head-hunting
• hunting horn

Rhymes for hunting

• blunting
• bunting
• fronting
• grunting
• shunting
• stunting
• confronting

Kids Definition

hunting

noun

hunt·​ing

: the action of one that hunts

especially : the chasing of game