Bison

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪsən/

Definitions of bison

noun A large, shaggy-haired wild ox native to North America and Europe.

Example Sentences

A1 The bison is a large animal that lives in North America.

A2 Bison are herbivores and graze on grasses and plants.

B1 The bison population has been increasing in recent years due to conservation efforts.

B2 Bison once roamed the Great Plains in massive herds before being hunted to near extinction.

C1 The reintroduction of bison into national parks has helped restore ecosystems and biodiversity.

C2 Bison have a strong cultural significance for many Native American tribes.

Examples of bison in a Sentence

formal The bison population in Yellowstone National Park has been steadily increasing.

informal I saw a herd of bison grazing in the field on my way to work.

slang That bison burger was so delicious, I could eat it every day!

figurative His stubbornness is like a bison, impossible to move or change.

Grammatical Forms of bison

• past tense: bisoned
• plural: bisons
• comparative: more bison
• superlative: most bison
• present tense: bisons
• future tense: will bison
• perfect tense: have bisoned
• continuous tense: is bisoning
• singular: bison
• positive degree: bison
• infinitive: to bison
• gerund: bisoning
• participle: bisoned

Origin and Evolution of bison

First Known Use: 1611 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'bison' originated from the Latin word 'bisōn', which was derived from the Greek word 'bison'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bison' has been used consistently to refer to the large, shaggy mammals native to North America and Europe.