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

Some locals believe founder Charles Pfister still roams the property, according to reports, and even celebrities like rapper Megan Thee Stallion have gone ghost hunting there. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025

Traces of blood indicate that the owner used it for hunting. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025

Though scientists have yet to pinpoint a single explanation for the phenomenon, theories include coordinated hunting and the need for safety in numbers, according to the Matador Network. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

With colder weather approaching, many will choose to venture outdoors and take part in deer hunting season. —Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 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