Synonyms of herbivore

herbivore

noun

as in animal

an animal that only eats plants

Related Words

• animal
• vegetarian
• vegan
• insectivore
• creature
• critter
• beastie
• brute
• invertebrate
• quadruped
• vertebrate
• varmint
• beast
• vermin
• biped
• pet
• blastie
• domestic animal
• livestock
• feral
• stock

Dissimilar Words

• carnivore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of herbivore

Invertebrates make up more than 70% of all terrestrial animal species and are important pollinators, predators and herbivores in virtually every nonmarine ecosystem. — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

When growing in the prairie, rattlesnake master’s spiny leaves deter other herbivores as well as some insects. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

But the researchers wanted to see whether the markings on the Stegodon bones showed evidence that the hobbits were also hunting the only large-bodied herbivore on the island at the time. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

The bloody red shrimp are herbivores when young, feeding on phytoplankton, and then add carnivorous activity as adults, adding zooplankton to their diet. — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2026