Synonyms of grazingnext
: herbage or land for grazing

Examples of grazing in a Sentence

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Some feel polished and minimalist, while others lean playful with curly ends, statement parts, or waist-grazing length. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026 The long rains in March to May of 2026 were also well below normal for much of that area, affecting both crops production and grazing and water for livestock, deepening the crisis of rural livelihoods. Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 According to experts, wild brown trout are known to congregate around salmon pens to feed on surplus feed that falls through the net cages, otherwise known as cage-grazing. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 For textured hair, embrace the natural texture with layers, which can accentuate your features—as seen here with a collarbone-grazing cut. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

First Known Use

1517, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grazing was in 1517

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“Grazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grazing. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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