grazing
Americannoun
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pastureland; a pasture.
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Informal. the act or practice of switching television channels frequently to watch several programs.
noun
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the vegetation on pastures that is available for livestock to feed upon
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the land on which this is growing
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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Early humans likely followed migrating herds of reindeer and horses northward into newly opened grasslands that could support grazing animals.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
A fragment from a much larger painting, it shows a severe Mary with the small hand of the Christ Child tenderly grazing her cheek.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its lowest level in more than 70 years as ranchers cut back amid years of drought and poor grazing conditions.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
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
Were they like our cows, grazing on the side of the road?
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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