herbivore

noun

Definition of herbivorenext
as in animal
an animal that only eats plants

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Recent Examples of herbivore Moles often get blamed for vole damage, but moles are insectivores that make tunnels and mounds to follow insects, while voles are herbivores that eat anything from edibles to ornamental plants. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Stay at least 25 yards, or about two school buses, away from herbivores like moose, elk, deer, and bison. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 The key idea behind a trophic cascade is that predators regulate herbivores, which, in turn, leads to changes in plant communities. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 This included smaller herbivores like iguanodontians and early ceratopsians, formidable predators such as spinosaurids and carcharodontosaurians, and pterosaurs soaring above the waterways. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for herbivore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
  1. animal
  2. vegetarian
  3. vegan
  4. insectivore
  5. creature
  6. critter
  7. beastie
Noun
  • If Kenny hates animals and Whitney hates moms, what is next, someone hating s’mores?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • This free pet pantry offers free pet food, treats and supplies for dogs, cats and other small animals.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of animal
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  • Research cited by the site suggests 30-year-old vegetarian Adventists will likely outlive their meat-eating counterparts by as many as eight years.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Turkish restaurant Elma has lavish brunch options as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of vegetarian
Noun
  • Turkish restaurant Elma has lavish brunch options as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
  • Being a cruelty-free company with mostly vegan options, Sol de Janeiro creates clean products that are free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of vegan
Noun
  • Moreover, in every case, the ancestors were either insectivores or carnivores, with insect-eaters making the shift about three times more often than carnivores.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Definition of insectivore
Noun
  • The trio wore shirts that featured the ears of Middle-earth creatures in various skin tones.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Here, in a patch of the city that is 99 percent concrete, a space that leaves no quarter for animals to survive, is evidence that the creatures are thriving, albeit just out of reach.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of creature
Noun
  • Extreme heat, tempting open bodies of water and outdoor critters can all prove deadly.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Fish and other tiny critters get grouped together in the remaining shallow puddles.
    — Alex Harris July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of critter
Noun
  • There be beasties beyond US Route 93, bigger than my vision could handle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • My bathtub seems to be a place these cute beasties like to hang out.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Definition of beastie

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