grazing

noun

graz·​ing ˈgrā-ziŋ How to pronounce grazing (audio)
Synonyms of grazingnext
: herbage or land for grazing

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In the Sandhills of Nebraska, some grazing pastures look more like the Sahara Desert. Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 Helicopters and trailers arrived in large numbers, famous faces and a distinguished director settled in near grazing cattle, and the cameras started rolling. Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 The land is also used for buffalo grazing. CBS News, 11 May 2026 The land is also used for buffalo grazing. ABC News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

First Known Use

1517, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grazing was in 1517

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“Grazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grazing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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