Grazer: meaning, definitions and examples

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grazer

 

[ ˈɡreɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

An animal that feeds on grass.

Synonyms

browser, herbivore

Examples of usage

  • The cow is a typical grazer.
  • Sheep are also known as grazers.
  • Deers are natural grazers.
  • Horses are common grazers in the wild.
  • Cattle are efficient grazers.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person who eats small amounts of food frequently rather than large meals.

Synonyms

snacker

Examples of usage

  • My friend is a grazer, she eats throughout the day.
  • He prefers to be a grazer, snacking on nuts and fruits.

Translations

Translations of the word "grazer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pastador

🇮🇳 चरवाहा

🇩🇪 Weidetier

🇮🇩 pemakan rumput

🇺🇦 пасовище

🇵🇱 pasący się

🇯🇵 草を食べる動物

🇫🇷 herbivore

🇪🇸 herbívoro

🇹🇷 otlayan hayvan

🇰🇷 풀을 먹는 동물

🇸🇦 راعي

🇨🇿 pasoucí se zvíře

🇸🇰 pasúce sa zviera

🇨🇳 食草动物

🇸🇮 pašna žival

🇮🇸 beitardýr

🇰🇿 жайылымдағы мал

🇬🇪 მწყემსი

🇦🇿 otlayan

🇲🇽 herbívoro

Etymology

The word 'grazer' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the verb 'graze' which means 'to feed on growing grass'. The term was initially used to describe animals that feed on grass, and later extended to describe people who prefer to eat small amounts of food frequently.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,682, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.