herbivore

noun

her·​bi·​vore ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌvȯr 

: a herbivorous animal

Examples of herbivore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite their intimidating size, elephant birds were likely herbivores, browsing on fruits, leaves, and low-lying plants. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025

Voles, which are herbivores, construct surface or underground runways in areas of heavy ground cover. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 May 2025

Caterpillars are often exclusively herbivores, which makes finds like the bone collector even more remarkable and protecting them even more important. —Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025

Generally, there are about 17,000 Galapagos tortoises left, according to the London Zoo. More about Galapagos tortoises Galapagos tortoises are herbivores native to the Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador. —Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Herbivora, group of mammals, from neuter plural of herbivorus

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for herbivore

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• heretofore

Kids Definition

herbivore

noun

her·​bi·​vore ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌvō(ə)r 

-ˌvȯ(ə)r

: a plant-eating animal

Medical Definition

herbivore

noun

her·​bi·​vore ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌvō(ə)r  -ˌvȯ(ə)r 

: a plant-eating animal

especially : ungulate