carnivore

noun
UK: /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/
US: /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/

  1. An animal that eats only meat.

    1. The lion is a carnivore and needs meat to survive.
    2. As a carnivore, the wolf plays a key role in controlling deer populations.

  2. A plant that traps and digests insects or other small animals.

    1. The Venus flytrap is a carnivore that attracts insects.
    2. Certain pitcher plants are carnivore, supplementing nutrients from insects.

Synonyms

predator
carnivore adjective

  1. Relating to animals that eat only meat.

    1. Lions have carnivore teeth adapted for tearing flesh.
    2. The carnivore diet is high in protein and fat, and low in carbohydrates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "carnivore" in English means: An animal that eats only meat., A plant that traps and digests insects or other small animals..

The phonetic transcription of "carnivore" is /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ in British English and /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carnivore": predator.

Example usage of "carnivore": "The lion is a carnivore and needs meat to survive.". More examples on the page.