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.”