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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 notes

In plain EnglishGrass-covered land used for feeding livestock, or the act of animals eating there.

Common pairings
grazing land sheep grazing good grazing

Word forms

grazings plural

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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