grazing

noun

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

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The latter roam freely on the islands and are often spotted grazing in the grasslands or galloping over the dunes. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 Appearing at the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia five days earlier, Brown rocked a chin-grazing tousled bob. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026 Floor-grazing panels feel tailored and calm. Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026 Such plans guide decision-making for years, and this true compromise keeps ranchers’ grazing permits in place while also factoring in a warming planet, persistent drought, the need for biodiversity, and a sustainable future. Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

First Known Use

1517, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Feb. 2026.

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