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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There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 The 2026 dinner party is relaxed, intentional and social, with buffet-style serving, grazing tables or guests gathered around the kitchen island instead of stiff place settings and a strict multicourse menu. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 The actress showed off micro bangs and a chin-grazing chop for her role as a manager. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 June 2026 After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees. Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

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 26 Jun. 2026.

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