Synonyms for

Grazing

Verb / ˈgreɪzɪŋ / Another word for grazing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of feeding on growing grass by cattle, sheep, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

graze pasture rake crop range skimming browse crease shaving feeding browsing cropping chewing munching nibbling pasturing ruminating champing chomping gnawing rummaging searching hunting foraging scavenging grubbing rooting digging trenching

Synonyms by register

Formal

browsing nibbling feeding consuming

Informal

munching chewing eating snacking

Literary

pasturing foraging grazing

Antonyms

stopping ceasing abstaining refraining withholding ending

Common collocations

  • grazing animals
  • grazing land
  • grazing sheep
  • grazing cattle
  • grazing peacefully
  • grazing in the field
  • grazing on grass

Word family

noun grazing
verb graze
adjective grazing

Usage note

Primarily used to describe animals feeding on grass. Can also refer to casual eating of small amounts of food over a period of time.

Example sentences

  1. The sheep were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
  2. The cows made their way to the pasture to start grazing.
  3. The goats were grazing on the hillside.
  4. The horses were grazing on the grassy field.
  5. The deer were grazing on the forest floor.

Quotes

  • "Grazing is a natural and efficient way of keeping grass under control."
  • "Grazing is one of the simplest and most efficient ways to care for land."
  • "A cow out on grass is just an incredible thing," said the young woman. "The smell of the earth and the grass and the sun on their backs and the breeze in their hair. It's just an incredible thing."

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