grazing

noun

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

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The company also rents 3,088 acres of farmland and 3,163 acres of grazing land in the state. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026 Lash-grazing bangs, as demonstrated by Demi Lovato with their graphic crop. Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026 The public lands grazing system was modernized in the 1930s in response to the rampant use of natural resources that led to the Dust Bowl — the massive dust storms triggered by poor agricultural practices, including overgrazing. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026 It’s leased to a cattle rancher on a year-round basis for grazing, though stocking varies depending on available feed. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 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 18 Jan. 2026.

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