wilding

1 of 2

noun

wild·​ing ˈwīl-diŋ 

1

a

: a plant growing uncultivated in the wild either as a native or an escape

especially : a wild apple or crab apple

b

: the fruit of a wilding

2

: a wild animal

wilding

2 of 2

adjective

: not domesticated or cultivated : wild

Synonyms

Adjective

• feral
• wild
• savage

Examples of wilding in a Sentence

Adjective

a herd of wilding mustangs

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This experience prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing by focusing on increasing the population, collecting data, and working with experts who have success in re-wilding. —Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

wild entry 1 + -ing entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1697, in the meaning defined above