grazing

noun
UK: /ˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ/
  1. The act of animals eating grass or other plants in a field.

    1. The cows are grazing in the field right now.
    2. Extensive grazing has damaged the delicate balance of this ecosystem.

Synonyms

feeding
grazing verb
  1. When animals eat grass or other plants.

    1. The sheep are grazing on the hillside all day.
    2. We watched deer grazing peacefully in the early morning mist, it was beautiful.
  2. To eat small amounts of food throughout the day, instead of having regular meals.

    1. I've been grazing all morning, I'm not hungry.
    2. Instead of having three large meals, try grazing on healthy snacks throughout the day.
grazing adjective
  1. Relating to animals that eat grass.

    1. This land is perfect for grazing animals.
    2. The grazing land supports a diverse range of wildlife, making it a valuable habitat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "grazing" is /ˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grazing": feeding.

Example usage of "grazing": "The cows are grazing in the field right now.". More examples on the page.