grazing

noun

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

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The property includes equestrian facilities with four stalls, two arenas, tack and storage room, washing area and grazing areas. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026 But a combination of manufacturing disruptions during the pandemic at the sterile fly facility in Panama and changing grazing patterns are thought to have contributed to the new outbreak. Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026 Boatneck tops are the collarbone-grazing silhouette coming back this year. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 That same day, Robbie changed into another outfit—this time, a red bra-baring top and a thigh-grazing skirt. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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