Definition

The act of searching for food, especially in the wild.

Example

Foraging for wild mushrooms can be a fun and rewarding activity.

Conversation

Have you ever tried foraging for mushrooms in the woods?

No, but it sounds like a fun adventure!

It really is; you find some interesting things while foraging.

I'll have to join you next time, it sounds exciting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To search for and gather food or provisions, often in a natural environment.

Example

The animals are foraging for food in the forest.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you went foraging last weekend, how was it?

It was amazing! We found so many wild mushrooms and berries.

That sounds like a fun adventure; I’d love to try foraging myself.

Root Explanation

Foraging → It is formed from "forage" (from Old French *forage*, meaning the act of searching for food) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "foraging" refers to the act of searching for and gathering food or provisions.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for searching for food — that's what foraging means, the action of looking for and gathering food.

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