hunting

noun

hunt·​ing ˈhən-tiŋ 

1

: the act of one that hunts

specifically : the pursuit of game

2

: the process of hunting

3

a

: a periodic variation in speed of a synchronous electrical machine

b

: a self-induced and undesirable oscillation of a variable above and below the desired value in an automatic control system

c

: a continuous attempt by an automatically controlled system to find a desired equilibrium condition

Examples of hunting in a Sentence

His hobbies include hunting and fishing.

The law prohibits the hunting of migratory birds.

She likes to go hunting.

Recent Examples on the Web

California wildlife officials have backed off for now on a recommendation to regulate the hunting and killing of coyotes amid an uproar from ranchers, farmers and politicians from rural areas who say the predators kill livestock and threaten people and pets. —Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025

Wildlife officials call off Florida bear hunt after two days Florida wildlife officials, who closed bear hunting in Central Florida after one day, shut the whole thing down Sunday. —Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025

The sham hearing reminded me of a politburo proceeding, a realization that would be funny if the content of the hearing wasn’t so dangerous to our hunting, angling, and public-access traditions. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025

Think of it less as house hunting and more as a masterclass in billionaire nesting. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hunting

• African hunting dog
• anti-hunting
• happy hunting ground
• head-hunting
• hunting horn

Rhymes for hunting

• blunting
• bunting
• fronting
• grunting
• shunting
• stunting
• confronting

Kids Definition

hunting

noun

hunt·​ing

: the action of one that hunts

especially : the chasing of game