Word
foraging
Phoneticsfor·ag·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɔɹɪdʒɪŋ/
UK/fˈɒɹɪdʒɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of searching for and gathering wild food, like berries or mushrooms. You do this in nature rather than buying things at a store.
n. the act of searching for and harvesting wild food resources. Often associated with hunter-gatherer societies or the biological behavior of animals seeking sustenance.
Examples
“We spent the afternoon foraging for wild mushrooms in the forest.”
“The local community has seen a renewed interest in foraging as people look for organic, wild-grown ingredients like garlic and nettles.”
“While foraging provides a sustainable way to supplement a diet, it requires extensive botanical knowledge to distinguish edible species from those that are toxic or environmentally protected.”
Examples
simple
“We spent the afternoon foraging for wild mushrooms in the forest.”
contextual
“The local community has seen a renewed interest in foraging as people look for organic, wild-grown ingredients like garlic and nettles.”
complex
“While foraging provides a sustainable way to supplement a diet, it requires extensive botanical knowledge to distinguish edible species from those that are toxic or environmentally protected.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “foraging” in context.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; frequently followed by the preposition 'for' when describing the search for specific items.
Real-World Examples
“Honeybees regularly visit these same areas while collecting nectar and pollen, raising questions about what happens when they are exposed to weedkillers during their daily foraging.” “As it gets hotter bee foraging activity may increase, and they may cover greater distances.” “After exposure to thiamethoxam, many more ants became much more active outside the nest, roaming through the foraging area before eventually dying.” “Allatostatin A (AstA), in contrast, made ants more likely to leave the larvae and begin foraging.” Word family
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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