Forage Definition & Meaning

forage
noun
  1. bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
  2. the act of searching for food and provisions
verb
  1. collect or look around for (food)
  2. wander and feed; "The animals forage in the woods"

"Forage" in song lyrics

See how forage is used in real songs:

  • "With blindfold fury she begins to forage;"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis

Usage tips for "forage"

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