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

And nowhere is a happier hunting-ground for hikers than the Sierra de Tramuntana. —Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026

Her favorite outdoor activities are ice fishing or hunting. —Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

Although some Indigenous tribes in the rainforests were said to have used batrachotoxin from dart frogs for hunting, scientist haven't found any evidence that epibatidine was ever used for that purpose. —Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026

Sharpshooters are experts, trained to complete the job since hunting isn't much of an option in Baltimore City. —Janay Reece, CBS News, 13 Feb. 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