graze

¹graze

verb \ˈgrāz\

grazedgraz·ing

Definition of GRAZE

intransitive verb

1

: to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton

2

: to eat small portions of food throughout the day

transitive verb

1

a : to crop and eat in the field b : to feed on the herbage of

2

a : to put to graze b : to put cattle to graze on

3

: to supply herbage for the grazing of

— graze·able or graz·able \ˈgrā-zə-bəl\ adjective

— graz·er noun

Origin of GRAZE

Middle English grasen, from Old English grasian, from græs grass

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut