Forage/ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Survival Instinct Used to describe the instinctual behavior in animals and humans to find sustenance. Stranded in the woods, he foraged for berries and nuts. Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Food 'Forage' can also mean searching for anything necessary, like supplies or information. She foraged through the library for historical records. Pro Tip 3/3Wilderness Context Often used when referring to surviving in the wild or in non-urban areas. The campers foraged for firewood in the forest.