hunting

1 of 2

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

hunting

2 of 2

present participle of hunt entry 1

Examples of hunting in a Sentence

Noun

His hobbies include hunting and fishing.

The law prohibits the hunting of migratory birds.

She likes to go hunting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Back at camp, everyone is so excited about their first challenge win that Jelly uses the opportunity to go idol hunting and finds her tribe’s idol. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Early season archery hunting is all about timing and patience. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

As hunting season gets under way for Kansas residents, new rules are being implemented for those who plan to go waterfowl hunting, particularly for those who don’t live in the Sunshine State. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

And the heavyweight offerings include the 180-grain Nosler Partition and Federal’s new 175-grain Terminal Ascent, which is designed for long-range hunting. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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