Mammoths Meaning in English
word · lemma: mammoth
Definition
Mammoths were large, hairy, extinct relatives of today's elephants that lived during the Ice Age.
Usage & Nuances
"Mammoths" is always plural; refers only to the extinct Ice Age animals (not modern elephants). Common collocations: "woolly mammoth" (most famous type), "mammoth bones/fossils". Occasionally used metaphorically for something huge, but that's rare.
Example Sentences
Mammoths lived thousands of years ago.
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Scientists have found the bones of mammoths in Siberia.
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Mammoths looked similar to elephants but had long, curved tusks.
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Some people hope to bring mammoths back using DNA technology.
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It’s amazing that frozen mammoths have been found with hair and flesh still on them.
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Kids love reading about mammoths and other Ice Age giants.
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