herbivore
An herbivore is an animal that eats only plants. They don't eat meat or any other animals.
You might hear about different types of animals when you visit the zoo or watch nature documentaries – carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. But what does this mean in real life? Herbivores are usually big animals like elephants, giraffes, and hippos that spend all day roaming around, eating leaves, fruits, and grass. They have special stomachs that help them digest plants, which is why they don't need to eat meat. If you go on a trip to the jungle or savannah, chances are you'll see some herbivores munching away in the wild.
How common is "herbivore"?
Word herbivore is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.
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Real examples of "herbivore" in context
