noun
Uncommon
grazing
GRAY-zihng
Grazing (noun) means the activity of animals feeding on grass in a field or open land. Example: “The hillside is used mainly for sheep grazing.”
noun
1
The activity of animals feeding on grass in a field or open land.
"The hillside is used mainly for sheep grazing."
"Overgrazing can strip a pasture of its grass cover."
2
Land set aside or suitable for animals to feed on.
"The farm has fifty acres of grazing for its cattle."
How to use grazing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrass-covered land used for feeding livestock, or the act of animals eating there.
Common pairings
grazing land
sheep grazing
good grazing
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- Plural
- grazings
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What does “grazing” mean?
The word “grazing” means the activity of animals feeding on grass in a field or open land. In plain terms, grass-covered land used for feeding livestock, or the act of animals eating there.
How do you pronounce “grazing”?
“Grazing” is pronounced GRAY-zihng (/ˈɡɹeɪ.zɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grazing” in a sentence?
Here is “grazing” used in a sentence: “The hillside is used mainly for sheep grazing.”
What part of speech is “grazing”?
“Grazing” is a noun.
Is “grazing” a common word?
“Grazing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “grazing” have?
“Grazing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of animals feeding on grass in a field or open land.
