zebra
word
/ˈzibɹə/
ZEE-bruh
/zˈɛbɹɐ/
ZEB-ruh
Definition
A zebra is an African wild animal similar to a horse, with black and white stripes.
Usage & Nuances
"Zebra" is typically used to describe the animal found in Africa. The word can sometimes refer to crosswalks in British English ("zebra crossing"). In American English, it mainly refers to the animal. The pronunciation is usually "ZEE-bruh" (US) or "ZEB-ruh" (UK).
Spanish: cebraPortuguese (BR): zebraPortuguese (PT): zebraChinese (Simplified): 斑马Chinese (Traditional): 斑馬Hindi: ज़ेब्राArabic: حمار الوحشBengali: জেব্রাRussian: зебраJapanese: シマウマVietnamese: ngựa vằnKorean: 얼룩말Turkish: zebraUrdu: زیبراIndonesian: zebra
Example Sentences
A zebra has black and white stripes.
basic
We saw a zebra at the zoo.
basic
Zebras live in Africa.
basic
Have you ever seen a zebra in the wild?
natural
The baby zebra was staying close to its mother.
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I love the unique pattern on every zebra — no two are exactly alike.
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