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

That was essential since most serious hunting took place overnight. —Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

In June 2023, Krejci and her husband, Ryan, purchased five acres of land in northern Minnesota and moved into a 960-square-foot hunting shed. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026

Design inspiration is everywhere—from magazines to Pinterest, However, some of the best inspiration comes from treasure hunting. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026

Indeed, now that job hunting has become primarily digital, many young people are sending off CVs written by AI. —Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Jan. 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