Cheetah

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːtə/

Definitions of cheetah

noun A large, wild cat known for its speed and spotted coat

Example Sentences

A1 The cheetah is the fastest land animal.

A2 Cheetahs hunt during the day and use their speed to catch prey.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect cheetah populations in the wild.

B2 Cheetahs have distinctive black tear marks on their faces.

C1 Researchers study the hunting behaviors of cheetahs to better understand their ecology.

C2 The cheetah's slender body and long legs are adaptations for speed and agility.

Examples of cheetah in a Sentence

formal The cheetah is known for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour.

informal Did you know that a cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds?

slang That cheetah is a total speed demon!

figurative Her agility on the soccer field was like that of a cheetah hunting its prey.

Grammatical Forms of cheetah

• past tense: cheetahed
• plural: cheetahs
• comparative: more cheetah
• superlative: most cheetah
• present tense: cheetah
• future tense: will cheetah
• perfect tense: have cheetahed
• continuous tense: is cheetahing
• singular: cheetah
• positive degree: cheetah
• infinitive: to cheetah
• gerund: cheetahing
• participle: cheetahed

Origin and Evolution of cheetah

First Known Use: 1610 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'cheetah' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'chitraka', which means 'speckled' or 'variegated'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'cheetah' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since it was first introduced in the English language in the early 17th century.