hunting

noun
UK: /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
US: /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

  1. The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport.

    1. My father enjoys hunting in the forest. [ ] [ ]
    2. Deer hunting is popular in this region because of the large deer population. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of searching for something or someone.

    1. I am hunting for my lost keys everywhere. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police are hunting the suspect involved in the bank robbery that happened yesterday. [ ] [ ]
hunting verb

  1. Present participle of hunt: to chase and kill wild animals.

    1. They are hunting rabbits in the field. [ ] [ ]
    2. He enjoys hunting birds with his trained falcon every autumn. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of hunt: to search for something or someone diligently.

    1. I've been hunting all day for a new job. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective is hunting tirelessly for clues to solve the complex mysterious case. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hunting" in English means: The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport., The act of searching for something or someone..

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

Example usage of "hunting": "My father enjoys hunting in the forest.". More examples on the page.