doingwords
nounUK /ˈduːɪŋ wɜːdz/
US /ˈduːɪŋ wɝːdz/
Doing words are words that tell you what someone or something is doing.
Run, jump, and eat are all doing words.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Words that describe an action in a sentence.
In 'She sings,' the doing word is 'sings.'
3. A playful name for verbs used when teaching young children.
The teacher asked the kids to circle every doing word.
4. Words that show something happening, like running or thinking.
Thinking and dreaming are doing words too, even though you can't see them.