grazing

noun

graz·​ing ˈgrā-ziŋ How to pronounce grazing (audio)
: herbage or land for grazing

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Just as Keselowski's crew was waiting for his arrival, Gibbs arrived before him and drove through the RFK Racing stall, grazing tire changer Telvin McClurkin. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025 The national herd has declined to 86.7 million head, the lowest since 1951, according to the AFBF. Prolonged droughts in cattle-producing states like Texas, Kansas and Nebraska have devastated grazing pastures, forcing many farmers to cull their herds. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025 Though not included in the sale, the property currently supports summer grazing leases for 100 cow/calf pairs and 300 yearlings and has previously hosted herds of bison and horses. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 Marginally productive grazing is better than mechanical mowers but limits the future potential of agricultural activities. Kip Kolesinskas, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grazing

Word History

First Known Use

1517, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grazing was in 1517

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“Grazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grazing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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