verb
Uncommon
forage
FOR-ihj
Forage (verb) means to search for food, especially in the wild. Example: “Squirrels forage for nuts before winter sets in.”
verb
1
To search for food, especially in the wild.
"Squirrels forage for nuts before winter sets in."
"The hikers foraged for berries along the trail."
noun
1
Food gathered for livestock, such as hay or grazed grass.
"The farmer stocked up on forage before the snow arrived."
How to use forage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo hunt around for food, or the food itself when it's meant for animals.
Common pairings
forage for food
forage in the woods
wild forage
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Word forms
- Plural
- forages
- Third person singular
- forages
- Past tense
- foraged
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Etymology
From Old French forage, related to fuerre ("straw, fodder"), tracing back to a Germanic word for "fodder."
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Rhymes for forage
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What does “forage” mean?
The word “forage” means to search for food, especially in the wild. In plain terms, to hunt around for food, or the food itself when it's meant for animals.
How do you pronounce “forage”?
“Forage” is pronounced FOR-ihj (/ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forage” in a sentence?
Here is “forage” used in a sentence: “Squirrels forage for nuts before winter sets in.”
What part of speech is “forage”?
Depending on how it is used, “forage” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “forage” come from?
The word “forage” comes from Old French. From Old French forage, related to fuerre ("straw, fodder"), tracing back to a Germanic word for "fodder.".
Is “forage” a common word?
“Forage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “forage” have?
“Forage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to search for food, especially in the wild.
