grazing

noun

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

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Just like in their initial heyday, these versatile bottoms are available in many styles ranging from low-rise and fully relaxed to floor-grazing bottoms with a slimmer fit at the thigh. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock. Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026 And with its ample grazing land, Hokkaido is also the country's leading producer of beef, lamb, and dairy; the last two ingredients are rarely used elsewhere in Japan, something that accounts for the eclectic character of eating in Sapporo. Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 The latter roam freely on the islands and are often spotted grazing in the grasslands or galloping over the dunes. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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