Animal
Pronunciation: /ˈænəməl/
Animal (noun)
- a living thing that can move and eat, like a dog or cat.
- any living organism that is not a plant, fungus, or microorganism.
- a wild or dangerous creature, often used in literature.
Examples
- Every animal needs food to survive.
- An animal can be a pet or a farm creature.
Common collocations: domestic animal, animal shelter, animal behavior, animal species, animal kingdom