Definition of forage
1 : food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing The grass serves as forage for livestock.
2 [2forage] : the act of foraging : search for provisions They made forages to find food.
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Examples of forage in a Sentence
The grass serves as forage for livestock.
Origin and Etymology of forage
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from fuerre, foer fodder, straw, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder — more at food
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of forage
foraged
;foraging
forager
nounExamples of forage in a Sentence
The cows were foraging in the pasture.
He had to forage for firewood.
Origin and Etymology of forage
see 1forage
First Known Use: 15th century
FORAGE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of forage for English Language Learners
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: grasses and other plants that are eaten by animals (such as cows)
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Definition of forage for English Language Learners
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of an animal : to eat growing grass or other plants
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: to search for something (such as food or supplies)
FORAGE Defined for Kids
Definition of forage for Students
: food (as grass) for browsing or grazing animals
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