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

South Dakota already has strong opportunities for new hunters — adults and kids alike — to get into pheasant hunting. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 4 Nov. 2026

Opponents argued that the amendment would restrict the state's ability to put guardrails on hunting and fishing and undermine regulations already in place. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Investigators received a tip early Tuesday that Morley might be hiding in a shed at a hunting camp in the Marion, Illinois, area, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release announcing his capture after a multistate investigation. — Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Modern technology, including GPS trackers and digital licensing, has made falconry more accessible, while regulations help protect wildlife and ensure sustainable hunting practices. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Nov. 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