grazing

[grey-zing]

noun

1. pastureland; a pasture.

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

grazing

/ ˈɡreɪzɪŋ /

noun

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

2. the land on which this is growing

Word History and Origins

Origin of grazing¹

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

Example Sentences

Until recently, the land, which is leased from the Texas Tech University System, was used for cattle grazing and wheat farming.

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His grazing is efficient and emissions from the livestock are offset by trees, soils and grass on the land.

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A fence lined this part of the driveway, and behind the fence was a sprawling, rolling pasture, lush with tall grass and a few leafy trees, where a herd of cows was grazing.

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She exchanged shots with Wilson, who fired wildly, grazing a bystander.

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Mr Beynon, 62, claimed he and his family had grazing rights in the area after generations of farming, and said removing the animals would be a loss for the community.

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