Goats Meaning in English
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
There are five goats in the field.
basic
The goats are eating grass.
basic
We saw goats climbing the mountain.
basic
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