noun
hunting
HUHN-tihng
noun
1
The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or their parts.
"They went hunting for deer at dawn."
"Hunting season opens in the autumn in most states."
2
The act of searching for something, such as a job or a place to live.
"She spent the weekend house hunting."
"Job hunting can feel like a full-time job in itself."
How to Use Hunting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChasing after game, or more broadly, actively searching for something you want to find.
Common pairings
go hunting
house hunting
hunting season
hunting for a job
Word Forms
huntings plural, Huntings plural
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Etymology
From Old English huntung, the -ing form of hunt.