llama

noun

lla·​ma ˈlä-mə  ˈyä-mə 

: any of a genus (Lama) of wild or domesticated, long-necked, South American ruminant (see ruminant entry 1) mammals related to the camels but smaller and without a hump

especially : a domesticated llama (L. glama) descended from the guanaco and used especially in the Andes as a pack animal and a source of wool

Illustration of llama

Examples of llama in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your llama carries your bag and the handler gives you tips and helps track your ball. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026

Visit ostriches, emus, llamas, pigs, and more. — Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

The brand also uses vicuna, alpaca, baby llama, camel, mohair, silk and Makò cotton. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

The 50-room property replaces screen time with llama trekking, whitewater rafting, wood burning, candle making and plein air painting. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Quechua

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for llama

• brahma
• chama
• comma
• dama
• drama
• gama
• lama
• mama
• mamma
• momma
• rama
• sama

Kids Definition

llama

noun

lla·​ma ˈläm-ə 

: any of several wild and domesticated long-necked South American hoofed mammals that chew the cud and are related to the camels but smaller and without a hump