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

Italian Truffle Hunting Italy’s leading sustainable luxury hotel, Casa di Langa, offers truffle hunting excursions on its estate for moms who crave an immersive culinary adventure. —Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

Further, the region of Connecticut historically was the hunting grounds of the Narragansett, Pequot and Mohegan peoples, according to DEEP. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025

Rely on turkey hunting skill and woodsmanship over tech. —Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025

Paul Taylor Aston Villa Having been well within the hunting pack, last week felt extremely deflating to Villa’s Champions League aspirations. —Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 May 2025

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