grazing

noun

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

Examples of grazing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Half the fun of grazing on a cheese board is spreading, drizzling and stacking all the bits and bites to create your perfect flavor combo. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024 For example, an ultra-cool Pikachu immersive card goes beyond the main art to show a serene nature scene with other Pokémon grazing in a field and flying about. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024 The otters prey on crabs, which in turn feed on grazing invertebrates such as sea slugs that clean algae from seagrasses. Michael Heithaus, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024 The term grazing, which refers to animals feeding on grass, has a different meaning when applied to humans. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grazing 

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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 22 Oct. 2024.

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