Synonyms of grazingnext
: herbage or land for grazing

grazing

2 of 2

present participle of graze entry 1, graze entry 3

Examples of grazing in a Sentence

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Noun
Starting at Massie Gap at Grayson Highlands State Park, the nine-mile round-trip hike winds across open highland meadows, past grazing ponies, and into a mossy spruce-fir forest ecosystem. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Petite styling coach Angela Foster suggests either opting for a shorter hemline that hits around the waist or going longer with a mid-calf or ankle-grazing style. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on gridiron grazing, silver-screen secrets and more. FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Turning to the side, Jones also shared a peek at the low-cut back, which was hidden behind her lengthy, thigh-grazing hair. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 19 Sep. 2026.

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