grazing

American  

[grey-zing] / ˈgreɪ zɪŋ /

noun

1. pastureland; a pasture.

2. Informal. the act or practice of switching television channels frequently to watch several programs.

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grazing British  

/ ˈɡreɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. the vegetation on pastures that is available for livestock to feed upon

2. the land on which this is growing

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Etymology

Origin of grazing

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

Example Sentences

The tree also feels intimate with the sky, its leaves grazing a few of those stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

There are very few men around as the situation has forced those who can to leave their homes in search of greener grazing areas – sometimes crossing borders - for what remains of their herds.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"At first, they had a series of grazing impacts, which wouldn't produce a lot of infrared energy. Then, they had their big catastrophic collision, and the infrared really ramped up."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

She is pushing the county to consider alternatives, including perhaps hand weeding or even grazing goats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

At the edge of a clearing we see a deer grazing on the long grasses.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam