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

The last time legislation was seriously considered to allow a hunt, in 2023, it was similarly amended by the Environment Committee to remove hunting provisions. —John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025

Slim, tall and strong, salukis were the hunting hounds for kings thousands of years ago. —Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025

These root causes include habitat destruction, hunting and other forms of persecution, and the growing effects of the climate crisis. —Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Montana’s legislature is considering a bill for non-stop hunting until a 600-wolf quota is reached. —Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 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