foraging

[ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ]

foraging Definition

• 1. the act of searching for food or provisions
• 2. the act of searching widely for something

Using foraging: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foraging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bears are foraging for berries in the forest.

• Example

  The tribe went foraging for food in the jungle.

• Example

  She was foraging through her closet for something to wear.

• Example

  The detective was foraging for clues at the crime scene.

foraging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for foraging

• scavenging
• rummaging
• searching
• gathering
• hunting

Antonyms for foraging

• hoarding
• stockpiling

Phrases with foraging

• foraging behavior

  the behavior of animals that search for food

  Example

  The study of foraging behavior is important in understanding animal ecology.

• foraging party

  a group of people who go out to search for food or provisions

  Example

  The foraging party returned with a good haul of fish and vegetables.

• foraging range

  the area in which an animal searches for food

  Example

  The foraging range of the deer has been reduced due to habitat loss.

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Summary: foraging in Brief

Foraging [ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ] refers to the act of searching for food or provisions, or searching widely for something. It can be used to describe the behavior of animals or humans, such as 'The bears are foraging for berries in the forest' or 'She was foraging through her closet for something to wear.' Synonyms include scavenging, rummaging, and gathering.