grazing

noun

graz·​ing ˈgrā-ziŋ How to pronounce grazing (audio)
Synonyms of grazingnext
: herbage or land for grazing

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The 30th anniversary open house includes interpretive stations at locations around the prairie, with attendees invited to bike, drive or hike from each trailhead to learn about the bison project, prairie restoration and how grazing and agriculture help restoration efforts. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026 Vibes here lean classic ski chalet, complete with lush throw blankets, a fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen for grazing and cooking. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026 But the lake has steadily expanded, swallowing homes, grazing lands, schools, roads and the burial grounds where Lenkutuk's ancestors were laid to rest. Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026 At the wildlife refuge north of Denver, surrounded by grazing buffalo herds and sprawling prairie terrain, the Outback appeared entirely at home. Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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