noun
- plural of foxhunting; instances or occasions of the sport of hunting foxes with dogs and horses
Usage: chiefly British; often used to refer to multiple hunting events or the practice in general
Examples
- The local foxhuntings took place every autumn across the countryside.
- Traditional foxhuntings have been part of British rural culture for centuries.
- Several foxhuntings were organized by the hunt club that season.
- The foxhuntings attracted riders from neighboring counties.
- Modern foxhuntings often face opposition from animal welfare advocates.