Pronunciation

/ˈzuː/

Definitions

• Noun: A facility where animals are kept for public exhibition and educational purposes, often with the aim of conservation and research. For example: “The kids loved visiting the zoo last weekend.”
• Noun: (informal) A group of people gathered together, often for a specific purpose or activity. For example: “The after-work zoo was full of colleagues chatting and laughing.”
• Verb: To house or confine animals, typically in a zoo setting. For example: “The zookeepers are working hard to create a natural habitat for the animals.”

Phrases

• “Take a trip to the zoo” means to visit a zoo for leisure or educational purposes.
• “A zookeeper’s job is to maintain the zoo” highlights their responsibilities.
• “Endangered species at the zoo” refers to protected animals in captivity.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The zoo was bustling with visitors, enjoying the various animal exhibits.”
• Verb: “The new baby panda was being introduced to the public at the zoo today.”
• Informal: “After work, we headed to the zoo for a relaxed hangout.”

Synonyms

• Wildlife sanctuary
• Animal park
• Menagerie
• Wildlife refuge
• Exhibit

Antonyms

• Wild (in the natural environment)
• Captivity (the state of being confined)