1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from other animals
b
: an animal that is not a human being
c
: an animal as distinguished from a plant
d
: an animal under human control
2
: a contemptible person
3
: something formidably difficult to control or deal with
Examples of beast in a Sentence
dogs and other four-footed beasts
the birds and beasts of the forest
They were attacked by a savage beast.
He's a cruel, hateful beast!
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But when a Stormtrooper shootout occurs or Mando has to take down a colossal space beast, stuntman Lateef Crowder dons the armor.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 May 2026
Determined to uncover the otherworldly beast responsible for murdering his friend, Sam joins forces with his neighbors Art (Clarke Peters), Judy (Alfre Woodard), Wally (Denis O'Hare) and Renee (Geena Davis), as well as Renee's younger lover, law enforcement officer Paz (Carlos Miranda).
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
In the very rare instances of direct danger, like encountering a particularly nasty beast with huge scythe claws, getting hit only leads to the screen fading out and Yoshi reappearing at the start of the stage.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 May 2026
Determined to uncover the otherworldly beast responsible for murdering his friend, Sam joins forces with his neighbors Art (Clarke Peters), Judy (Alfre Woodard), Wally (Denis O'Hare) and Renee (Geena Davis), as well as Renee's younger lover, law enforcement officer Paz (Carlos Miranda).
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
In the very rare instances of direct danger, like encountering a particularly nasty beast with huge scythe claws, getting hit only leads to the screen fading out and Yoshi reappearing at the start of the stage.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for beast
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“Beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beast. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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beast
noun1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from human beings and from lower animals both with and without backbones
b
: a farm animal especially when kept for heavy work
2
: a mean or brutal person
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