food-gathering

[ food-gath-er-ing ]

adjective

1. procuring food by hunting or fishing or the gathering of seeds, berries, or roots, rather than by the cultivation of plants or the domestication of animals; foraging.

Word History and Origins

Origin of food-gathering¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The outdoor focus is familiar to fans of Rodriguez’s “Fireside” newsletter or “Kitchen Unnecessary,” the award-winning video cooking show and podcast Rodriguez created with her brother, focused on food-gathering and campfire cooking.

From Seattle Times

Still, the findings offer insights into ancient human behaviour, such as their food-gathering habits.

From Scientific American

Then again, the android in Jim Archer’s peculiar take on the Frankenstein myth, “Brian and Charles,” is among the weirdest in film history, high on a list that would also include the food-gathering Box from “Logan’s Run.”

From New York Times

In the longhouse and out in the mountains, the food-gathering is accompanied by song.

From Washington Times

Harvesting is done by hunting, a food-gathering activity that meets early Ethics guidelines for the respectful treatment of animals.

From Slate