hunting

noun

hunt·​ing ˈhən-tiŋ 

1

: the act of one that hunts

specifically : the pursuit of game

2

: the process of hunting

3

a

: a periodic variation in speed of a synchronous electrical machine

b

: a self-induced and undesirable oscillation of a variable above and below the desired value in an automatic control system

c

: a continuous attempt by an automatically controlled system to find a desired equilibrium condition

Examples of hunting in a Sentence

His hobbies include hunting and fishing.

The law prohibits the hunting of migratory birds.

She likes to go hunting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Minutes The men, all work buddies, met up with friends in Kansas for a week of duck hunting. —Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

With the holiday rotated among her siblings' homes, each year brought new hunting grounds and places for the colorful plastic eggs to be hidden. —Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026

Fox hunting has been banned, but it is alleged that riding with hounds still exists. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026

The commission establishes hunting and fishing regulations, sets seasons and budgets and oversees other administrative duties for the department. —Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hunting

• African hunting dog
• anti-hunting
• happy hunting ground
• head hunting
• hunting horn

Rhymes for hunting

• blunting
• bunting
• fronting
• grunting
• shunting
• stunting
• confronting

Kids Definition

hunting

noun

hunt·​ing

: the action of one that hunts

especially : the chasing of game