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

Take a break from bargain hunting with Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves from Pixie Tribe Entertainment, offering storytelling, face painting and balloon animals. —Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025

But by 1970, almost none existed in the wild, a consequence of hunting and extermination. —Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Nov. 2025

While radiation can cause measurable biological damage to individuals, the removal of humans – including farming, hunting and habitat disturbance – has also had a huge impact. —New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2025

In the town of Norcia, truffle hunting with a local forager offers a taste of the land’s richness. —Matteo Della Grazia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 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