Definitions

1. noun

A person who searches for and gathers wild plants, berries, or other edible substances.

“As a forager, she spent the day collecting mushrooms in the forest.”

2. noun

An animal that searches for food in a particular area, especially in a natural environment.

“The deer were excellent foragers, always finding the best patches of grass to eat.”

3. verb

To search for and gather wild plants, berries, or other edible substances.

“People began to forage in the nearby woods for food during the economic downturn.”

4. verb

To search for food in a particular area, especially in a natural environment.

“The deer were seen foraging in the meadow for the first time in years.”