Tarzan

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑrzən/

Definitions of Tarzan

noun a fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, known for his ability to communicate with animals and swing through the jungle on vines

Example Sentences

A1 Tarzan is a fictional character who lives in the jungle.

A2 In the Tarzan movies, he swings from vines and communicates with animals.

B1 Tarzan was raised by apes in the wild and has incredible strength.

B2 The story of Tarzan explores themes of identity and belonging.

C1 Tarzan's adventures have been adapted into numerous books, films, and TV shows.

C2 The character of Tarzan has become a cultural icon known around the world.

Examples of Tarzan in a Sentence

formal Tarzan is a fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

informal I love watching old Tarzan movies on lazy Sundays.

slang Dude, that guy swinging from the vines like Tarzan is so cool!

figurative She navigated the jungle of corporate politics like Tarzan, swinging from one challenge to the next with ease.

Grammatical Forms of Tarzan

• past tense: Tarzaned
• plural: Tarzans
• comparative: more Tarzan
• superlative: most Tarzan
• present tense: Tarzans
• future tense: will Tarzan
• perfect tense: has Tarzaned
• continuous tense: is Tarzaning
• singular: Tarzan
• positive degree: Tarzan
• infinitive: to Tarzan
• gerund: Tarzaning
• participle: Tarzaned

Origin and Evolution of Tarzan

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Tarzan' was created by author Edgar Rice Burroughs for his fictional character, a man raised by apes in the African jungle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as the name of a specific character, 'Tarzan' has since become synonymous with the concept of a wild, feral man raised by animals in popular culture.