Zoo

Pronunciation: /zuː/

Definitions of zoo

noun a place where wild animals are kept for public exhibition

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the zoo with my family and saw many animals.

A2 Visiting the zoo is a fun way to learn about different species of animals.

B1 The zookeeper at the zoo gave us a tour and told us interesting facts about the animals.

B2 Conservation efforts at the zoo have helped protect endangered species from extinction.

C1 The zoo's breeding program has successfully increased the population of rare animals.

C2 As a zoologist, I study animal behavior at the zoo to better understand their natural habitats.

Examples of zoo in a Sentence

formal The zoo is a place where various species of animals are kept for public viewing.

informal Let's go check out the cool animals at the zoo!

slang The zoo is lit, we should definitely go there this weekend.

figurative His apartment is like a zoo with all the roommates running around.

Grammatical Forms of zoo

• plural: zoos
• comparative: more zoo-like
• superlative: most zoo-like
• present tense: visit
• future tense: will visit
• perfect tense: have visited
• continuous tense: is visiting
• singular: zoo
• positive degree: zoo
• infinitive: to visit
• gerund: visiting
• participle: visited

Origin and Evolution of zoo

First Known Use: 1847 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'zoo' is derived from the Greek word 'zoion' which means animal.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a collection of living animals for study and display, the word 'zoo' has evolved to encompass a wide range of facilities dedicated to the care and exhibition of animals for public viewing and education.