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elephant

Noun

Definitions

1. elephant (Elephantidae spp.)

This noun refers to the large land animal with a long trunk, big ears, and tusks, native to Africa and Asia. It is a common word that even young children learn, and it appears frequently in zoo-related vocabulary and nature topics.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Seeing an elephant in person for the first time — I was completely awestruck!

Sentence 2

Why do elephants have such big ears?

Sentence 3

Someday I'd love to actually touch a real elephant.

Sentence 4

How come I'm the only one stuck carrying an elephant's load of work!?

Sentence 5

Hey, can elephants actually swim?