Tiger

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪɡər/

Definitions of tiger

noun A large carnivorous feline mammal of the genus Panthera, native to Asia but also found in parts of Africa and North America.

Example Sentences

A1 The tiger is a large, wild cat with orange fur and black stripes.

A2 Tigers are solitary animals that hunt at night.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the dwindling tiger population.

B2 The tiger's powerful jaws and sharp claws make it a formidable predator.

C1 Tigers are apex predators and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.

C2 Poaching continues to be a major threat to the survival of tigers in the wild.

Examples of tiger in a Sentence

formal The tiger is a large carnivorous mammal of the cat family, native to Asia.

informal I saw a tiger at the zoo yesterday, it was so cool!

slang That car is a real tiger on the road, it's so fast!

figurative She's a tiger in the courtroom, always ready to fight for her clients.

Grammatical Forms of tiger

• past tense: tigered
• plural: tigers
• comparative: more tiger-like
• superlative: most tiger-like
• present tense: tigers
• future tense: will tiger
• perfect tense: have tigred
• continuous tense: tigering
• singular: tiger
• positive degree: tiger
• infinitive: to tiger
• gerund: tigering
• participle: tigered

Origin and Evolution of tiger

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tiger' originated from the Greek word 'tigris' which was derived from the Old Persian word 'tigra' meaning 'sharp, pointed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tiger' has evolved to specifically refer to the large carnivorous feline species found in Asia, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.