B2nounnaturesport
US/ˈhʌn.tɪŋ/
UK/ˈhʌn.tɪŋ/
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport
In context
Hunting is banned in the national park to protect the deer.
My grandfather went hunting every fall when he was young.
Illegal hunting has pushed the species close to extinction.
Words that go with hunting
verb + noun
- go huntingThey go hunting in the mountains twice a year.
- ban huntingThe government plans to ban hunting of wolves.
adjective + noun
- illegal huntingIllegal hunting threatens many large animals.
noun + noun
- hunting seasonThe hunting season starts in October.
- a hunting tripHe planned a hunting trip with his cousins.
- hunting and fishingThe village lives on hunting and fishing.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He likes to go to hunting.Correct: He likes going hunting.