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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Seven months ago, former Energy Secretary Rick Perry described as genius an idea from Texas energy billionaire Toby Neugebauer to build the world’s largest data center on a dusty grazing lease near Amarillo.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
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
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
A video tour of the sanctuary posted in 2023 showed horses grazing and galloping across a vast expanse of the 40-acre property in Julian and a cattery where felines lounged in cat condos.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Sheep were everywhere, grazing in green fields, lazing beneath trees, or drinking at the stream.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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