Synonyms for

Mammal

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

Definition

A mammal is an animal that has fur or hair, and feeds milk to its young.

Synonyms & similar words

mammalian animal creature beast critter fauna vertebrate wildlife mammoth monster colossus giant leviathan titan whale elephant rhinoceros hippopotamus giraffe

Synonyms by register

Formal

vertebrate

Antonyms

plant insect reptile fish bird amphibian

Common collocations

  • warm-blooded mammal
  • placental mammal
  • marsupial mammal
  • marine mammal
  • domestic mammal
  • wild mammal
  • mammal species

Word family

noun mammal
adjective mammalian

Usage note

Mammal is a biological classification. It is not typically used in informal conversation unless discussing biology or zoology.

Example sentences

  1. The dolphin is a mammal that lives in the ocean.
  2. The bat is a mammal that can fly.
  3. The lion is a mammal that lives in Africa.
  4. The koala is a mammal that eats eucalyptus leaves.
  5. The elephant is a mammal that has a long trunk.

Quotes

  • A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. - Josh Billings
  • “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” - Anatole France
  • “Animals are such agreeable friends―they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” - George Eliot

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