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

Texas lawsuit:Woman found dead at Dallas sewage plant days after falling through manhole miles away Funeral set for Lester Harvey, killed in apparent hunting accident A funeral service was set for Thursday at the Mount Carmel church. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024

So imagine adding another layer of stress on top of that pressure when job hunting during the holidays can be like a full-time job. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

The New York Yankees are going big game hunting after missing out on Juan Soto. —Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024

The charges included one felony count each of theft by deception and tampering with evidence, and 12 misdemeanors related to hunting violations, falsification, jacklighting, and the sale of wildlife parts. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

hunting

noun

hunt·​ing

: the action of one that hunts

especially : the chasing of game