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 agriculture, logging, invasive species, hunting and trapping, and climate change pose significant threats to birds worldwide. —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025

Of all my discount hunting, though, the Target patio furniture sale happening right now has topped my must-shop list. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025

There’s two other, much briefer windows of hunting dates to know, specifically for young sportsmen. —Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025

A lot of the ground enrolled in the NCAP is open to waterfowl and big-game hunting as well. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 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