noun
Uncommon
foraging
Foraging (noun) means the activity of searching for wild food, such as mushrooms, berries, or edible plants. Example: “Foraging has become a popular weekend hobby.”
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The activity of searching for wild food, such as mushrooms, berries, or edible plants.
"Foraging has become a popular weekend hobby."
"The chef sources some ingredients through foraging in nearby woodland."
How to use foraging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGoing out to search for food that grows naturally, rather than buying it.
Common pairings
mushroom foraging
go foraging
foraging trip
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Rhymes for foraging
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raging
paging
imaging
staging
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engaging
managing
packaging
rummaging
massaging
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Frequently asked questions
What does “foraging” mean?
The word “foraging” means the activity of searching for wild food, such as mushrooms, berries, or edible plants. In plain terms, going out to search for food that grows naturally, rather than buying it.
How do you use “foraging” in a sentence?
Here is “foraging” used in a sentence: “Foraging has become a popular weekend hobby.”
What part of speech is “foraging”?
“Foraging” is a noun.
Is “foraging” a common word?
“Foraging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
