Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːr/

Definitions of herbivore

noun an animal that feeds on plants

Example Sentences

A1 A herbivore is an animal that only eats plants.

A2 The herbivore grazed peacefully in the meadow.

B1 The herbivore population is being affected by deforestation.

B2 Scientists study the behavior of herbivores in their natural habitats.

C1 The herbivore's digestive system is specialized for breaking down plant material.

C2 The herbivore's evolutionary adaptations have allowed it to thrive in various ecosystems.

Examples of herbivore in a Sentence

formal The herbivore grazed peacefully in the meadow, enjoying a diet of plants and grass.

informal My friend's pet rabbit is a herbivore, so she always has plenty of fresh veggies on hand.

slang I didn't realize how many herbivores there were until I started going to vegan meetups.

figurative In a world full of carnivores, be proud to be a herbivore and stick to your principles.

Grammatical Forms of herbivore

past tense

herbivored

plural

herbivores

comparative

more herbivorous

superlative

most herbivorous

present tense

herbivores

future tense

will herbivore

perfect tense

have herbivored

continuous tense

is herbivoring

singular

herbivore

positive degree

herbivorous

infinitive

to herbivore

gerund

herbivoring

participle

herbivored

Origin and Evolution of herbivore

First Known Use: 1854 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'herbivore' originated from the Latin word 'herba' meaning grass or plant, and 'vorare' meaning to devour.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'herbivore' has come to be used to describe animals that primarily feed on plants, distinguishing them from carnivores and omnivores.