chimpanzee
word
Definition
A chimpanzee is a large, intelligent African ape closely related to humans, known for using tools and living in groups.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or scientific contexts. Plural: 'chimpanzees'. Often shortened to 'chimp' in spoken English. Used mostly for the animal, not for people. Distinct from 'monkey'—chimpanzees are great apes, not monkeys.
Spanish: chimpancéPortuguese (BR): chimpanzéPortuguese (PT): chimpanzéChinese (Simplified): 黑猩猩Chinese (Traditional): 黑猩猩Hindi: चिम्पांजीArabic: شمبانزيBengali: শিম্পাঞ্জিRussian: шимпанзеJapanese: チンパンジーVietnamese: tinh tinhKorean: 침팬지Turkish: şempanzeUrdu: چِمپینزیIndonesian: simpanse
Example Sentences
The baby chimpanzee plays with its mother.
basic
Scientists study chimpanzees to learn about human behavior.
natural
Did you know a chimpanzee can use sticks to find food?
natural
At the zoo, the chimpanzees were swinging from tree to tree.
natural
A chimpanzee has long arms and black hair.
basic
The chimpanzee lives in the forest with its group.
basic