Synonyms of grazingnext
: herbage or land for grazing

grazing

2 of 2

present participle of graze entry 1, graze entry 3

Examples of grazing in a Sentence

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Noun
Purdue University notes that mowing and grazing by livestock can help control its spread. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026 Winter haircut trends 2026 Collarbone grazer A collarbone-grazing length is boardroom-ready. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 Recreation, conservation, grazing, timber, energy development, and local economies all deserve consideration. — Mary Beth Laughton, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 Pick up an extra box to keep for yourself, and pair the sweet treats with a glass of milk or hot cocoa, or even place them on a seasonal grazing board at your next fall get-together. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 17 Oct. 2026.

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