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

For families Children can groom and walk St Bernard dogs, make their own mocktails and meet llamas and alpacas as part of the fun and varied activities at the complimentary kids club (10am-9pm). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Unfortunately, winapp doesn’t whip the llama’s ass. —Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026

The zoo is home to more than 200 animals, including lemurs, llamas, kangaroos, and pygmy goats. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026

Llalacorn, a combination unicorn and llama, stands at a staggering 32 inches tall. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 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