goats
word · lemma: goat
/ˈɡoʊts/
gohts
/ɡˈəʊts/
gohts
Definition
Goats are medium-sized animals with horns and a beard, commonly kept for their milk, meat, and sometimes as pets. 'Goats' is the plural form of 'goat.'
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in farming or nature contexts. Common collocations: 'herd of goats', 'mountain goats'. Not to be confused with 'sheep'. Sometimes used in informal phrases like 'old goat' (teasing) or 'the GOAT' (Greatest Of All Time, unrelated meaning).
Spanish: cabrasPortuguese (BR): cabrasPortuguese (PT): cabrasChinese (Simplified): 山羊Chinese (Traditional): 山羊Hindi: बकरियाँArabic: ماعزBengali: ছাগলRussian: козыJapanese: ヤギVietnamese: dêKorean: 염소Turkish: keçiUrdu: بکرےIndonesian: kambing
Example Sentences
The farmer keeps a herd of goats for milk and cheese.
natural
Some goats will eat almost anything if you let them.
natural
My neighbor's goats are always escaping their pen.
natural
There are five goats in the field.
basic
We saw goats climbing the mountain.
basic
The goats are eating grass.
basic