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Word

grazing

Phoneticsgraz·ing, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈɡɹeɪzɪŋ/

UK/ɡɹˈeɪzɪŋ/

Definitions

01animals eating grass

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Agriculture

n. the act of animals like cows or sheep eating grass in a field.

n. the action of livestock consuming growing herbage, such as grass, in a pasture or open range.

“The farmer moved the sheep to a new field for better grazing.”

“Sustainable grazing practices are essential to prevent soil erosion and ensure the long-term health of the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

pasturingfeeding

02land for animals

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Agriculture

n. land or fields where animals are kept to eat grass.

n. land suitable for or used for the pasturing of livestock.

“There is plenty of good grazing in the valley during the summer months.”

“The dispute between the two families centered on the rights to the high-altitude grazing located near the mountain pass.”

Real-World Examples

“A project involving several universities now proposes using bison as an indirect grazing tool against forest fires in Spain.”
The Local 11 Sept 2026
“It mainly affects grazing animals and can lead to sudden death.”
BBC News 14 Sept 2026

Word family

NOUN

grazing(B2)

Domain

Agriculture

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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