grazing

American

[grey-zing] / ˈgreɪ zɪŋ /

noun

pastureland; a pasture.
Informal. the act or practice of switching television channels frequently to watch several programs.

grazing British

/ ˈɡreɪzɪŋ /

noun

the vegetation on pastures that is available for livestock to feed upon
the land on which this is growing

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Etymology

Origin of grazing

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at graze ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Betye Saar practically levitates into the room wearing a Max Mara jacket that resembles a bird’s plumage, with a butter-yellow silk Dior dress grazing the ground behind her and a cane in her hand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Holywell councillor Daniel Thomas said the town council had offered to contribute to a gate to keep sheep on grazing land, but it had been "knocked back" by Flintshire Council.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Tigers eat grazing animals in the forest, which has the knock-on effect of allowing mangroves to grow and thus help protect coastlines from erosion and storms.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

That meant row crops; that meant cattle grazing.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

After the slightest pause, she traces my features—tentatively, softly, barely grazing my skin.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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