grazing

noun

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

Examples of grazing in a Sentence

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Knee-grazing jean shorts were another staple—often amped up with cargo pockets, studding, grommets and lacing. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 Another clip showed Campora cutting Chastain's bob to a chin-grazing length and then styling it sleek and straight. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Each is near or on agricultural land, with at least one-fifth of the surrounding area used for grazing fields or crops, and would together supply about 20 gigawatts of electricity if built. Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Cattle ranchers face rising hay prices and potential limits on grazing on public lands, leaving few good choices as Colorado’s historically low snowpack levels and ongoing drought set the stage for what could be a long, dry summer. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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