grazing

noun

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

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The publication describes the condition as when the insect feeds at the soil level and within plant tissues, weakening and eventually killing grass essential for grazing and hay production. Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Heavy grazing strips plant life from the seafloor, creating barren underwater landscapes. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025 It was first discovered in Australia in 1928, devastating millions of acres of grazing land, Miller said. Julia Falcon, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025 Typically, the fire is built by her husband, and the grazing table follows a theme. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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