tigers
word · lemma: tiger
/ˈtaɪɡɝz/
TY-gurz
/tˈaɪɡəz/
TY-guhz
Definition
Tigers are large wild cats with orange fur and black stripes. They are powerful predators that live in forests and grasslands, mostly in Asia.
Usage & Nuances
The word 'tigers' is simply the plural of 'tiger'. Used for two or more animals. Common in both everyday and scientific contexts. Not used for other big cats—use only for the specific species Panthera tigris.
Spanish: tigresPortuguese (BR): tigresPortuguese (PT): tigresChinese (Simplified): 老虎Chinese (Traditional): 老虎Hindi: बाघArabic: نمورBengali: বাঘেরাRussian: тигрыJapanese: トラたちVietnamese: những con hổKorean: 호랑이들Turkish: kaplanlarUrdu: شیروں (ببر)Indonesian: harimau-harimau
Example Sentences
Tigers are the largest cats in the world.
basic
Many tigers live in India.
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The zoo has two tigers.
basic
I've always been fascinated by tigers and their hunting skills.
natural
Tigers are becoming rare because people destroy their habitats.
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Our trip to see wild tigers was the highlight of my year.
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