hunting

American  

[huhn-ting] / ˈhʌn tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person, animal, or thing that hunts.

2. Electricity. the periodic oscillating of a rotating electromechanical system about a mean space position, as in a synchronous motor.

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adjective

1. of, for, engaged in, or used while hunting.

   a hunting cap.

hunting British  

/ ˈhʌntɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the pursuit and killing or capture of game and wild animals, regarded as a sport

   2. ( as modifier )

      hunting boots

      hunting lodge

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Other Word Forms

• antihunting noun
• nonhunting adjective

Etymology

Origin of hunting

before 950; Middle English huntung (noun), Old English huntung ( e ). See hunt, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Ahmad was in a hurry that morning, hunting around for his socks before he kissed the kids goodbye.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

This adaptation has evolved independently in several shark and tuna species, giving them advantages such as faster swimming, long-distance travel, and improved hunting ability.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Think other hostile governments and criminal gangs aren’t also hunting for the same vulnerabilities?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Wildlife trade, as defined in this study, includes a wide range of activities, from hunting and breeding to transport, storage and sale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The hunting license had a name: an ISDA.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Related Words

• angling
• fishery
• fishing
• shooting