Synonyms for

Elephant

Verb / ˈelʌfʌnt / Another word for elephant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large, gray mammal with a long trunk, used for grasping food, and big, floppy ears.

Synonyms & similar words

pachyderm jumbo mammoth tusker colossus behemoth giant monster whopper leviathan titan dinosaur mastodon rhinoceros hippopotamus walrus buffalo ox moose deer

Synonyms by register

Formal

proboscidean mammoth

Informal

big guy gentle giant

Literary

leviathan behemoth

Antonyms

mouse insect ant gnat midge mite

Common collocations

  • African elephant
  • Asian elephant
  • baby elephant
  • wild elephant
  • elephant herd
  • elephant tusks
  • elephant trunk

Word family

noun elephant
adjective elephantine

Usage note

The word 'elephant' is a common noun and generally has no strong connotations. Be aware of the distinction between African and Asian elephants, which are different species.

Example sentences

  1. The elephant at the circus was trained to do tricks.
  2. The elephant in the wild lives in a herd.
  3. The baby elephant is called a calf.
  4. The elephant's trunk is very strong.
  5. The elephant's ears help it stay cool.

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