grazing

noun

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

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There are ongoing disputes in the region between farmers from the Hausa ethnic group and Fulani cattle herders over access to grazing land. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 That provision expired June 30, leaving goat grazing companies once again subject to the higher wage requirements. — Velvet Wu august 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026 In addition to charcuterie, Madison Social creates grazing tables, an alternative to traditional catering. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Beef ranchers locally rely almost entirely on federal public land for grazing. — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 29 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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