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

But the fewer deer there are, the harder the hunting will be. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Reports of his house-hunting in a new city often go hand in hand with rumors of an impending career move. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Aside from Willis, the Dolphins had to go bargain hunting in 2026. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

Both victims were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds near the dog kennels at the family's hunting estate in 2021. — Janice McDonald, ABC News, 29 June 2026

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