wildlife

noun

wild·​life ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌlīf 

often attributive

: living things and especially mammals, birds, and fishes that are neither human nor domesticated

Examples of wildlife in a Sentence

an area with abundant wildlife

Recent Examples on the Web

Ornamental Grasses While not technically shrubs, large clumps of ornamental grasses serve similar functions to shrubs in the landscape, such as providing structure, sculptural form, shade, and wildlife habitat. — The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Gusting winds, steep terrain, and dry conditions can accelerate fire spread, endangering lives, homes, wildlife, and surrounding communities. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Beyond helping wildlife, leaving annuals in the garden can benefit your garden’s soil and plant matter during winter. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026

Hunting is permitted in most state forests and wildlife management areas, and in certain state parks, as well as on private lands with landowner permission, according to DEEP. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wildlife

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• afterlife
• pocketknife
• knife

Kids Definition

wildlife

noun

wild·​life ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf 

: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment