grazing

noun

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

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Additionally, some argue that goat grazing is the most cost-effective way to deal with vegetation that is a fire hazard, and a well-sized herd can complete a job in a single day that would take two or three times as long with a landscaping crew. Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 Currently, five Florida state parks have cattle grazing lease agreements. Harper West, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 To get the look for yourself, ask for a collarbone-grazing cut with invisible internal layers to remove weight! Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 Another suit came with a dark, hip-grazing A-line coat and matching wool culottes. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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