English · Nature & Environment
animals
/ˈænɪml̩z/
[/ˈænɪml̩z/]
plural of animal
Beginnernoun
Definition
Animals is the plural of animal, living creatures that can move and feel, but are not plants.
Example
We saw many wild animals at the park.
We saw many wild animals at the park.
Etymology
From Latin 'animal' meaning a living being; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in nature.