wild boar

noun

: an Old World wild hog (Sus scrofa) from which most domestic swine have been derived

Examples of wild boar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Threat Of Humans While the sea turtle nests on nearby undeveloped barrier islands face threats from predators such as wild boars, coyotes, or raccoons, the nests on Tybee face unique challenges due to the high volume of visitors and locals. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Among the discoveries at the Tell Kom Aziza burial site were the skeletal remains of two wild boars. — Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 24 June 2026

For something a little more relaxed, however, slip into the Blue Boar Pub, a contemporary spin on London classics—from wild boar & apple Scotch eggs to its famed Blue Boar Dirty Burger draped with maple streaky bacon and smoked Applewood cheddar. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

In the case of the great dane, that function was hunting, especially wild boars. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wild boar

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

wild boar

noun

: an Old World wild hog from which most domestic swine have been developed