hunting

American  

[huhn-ting] / ˈhʌn tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person, animal, or thing that hunts.

2. Electricity. the periodic oscillating of a rotating electromechanical system about a mean space position, as in a synchronous motor.

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adjective

1. of, for, engaged in, or used while hunting.

   a hunting cap.

hunting British  

/ ˈhʌntɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the pursuit and killing or capture of game and wild animals, regarded as a sport

   2. ( as modifier )

      hunting boots

      hunting lodge

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Other Word Forms

• antihunting noun
• nonhunting adjective

Etymology

Origin of hunting

before 950; Middle English huntung (noun), Old English huntung ( e ). See hunt, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

TMZ, which has been hunting politicians during the congressional recess, spotted Graham eating a resort breakfast, walking around with a bubble wand, and getting on Space Mountain.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

I bring a wagon to carry all my finds and really enjoy hunting for treasures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When it comes to hunting for dividends, real estate is one of the few corners of the stock market that still offers solid yields.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He added that some surveys suggest that sedate hiring has made job hunting especially frustrating for those out of work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That was enough for the polar bears to head out and start hunting.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Related Words

• angling
• fishery
• fishing
• shooting