Synonyms of grazingnext
: herbage or land for grazing

Examples of grazing in a Sentence

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Lands’ End Solid A-line Tab Skort Not everyone wants a thigh-grazing skort, which is where this Lands’ End option comes in. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 The dress in question was an inky black number that featured a delicate lace bodice, a super plunging neckline with a layer of sheer fabric, a figure-hugging silhouette, and an opaque floor-grazing skirt. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Farmers with livestock report that recent rains have revived fields into green pastures, which is expected to extend the grazing season. La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 In a letter to the county’s representatives in the state Legislature, board chair and Supervisor Shanti Landon said the disparity was putting significant financial strain on grazing companies that use both sheep and goats. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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