lion — a large wild cat with yellowish-brown fur that lives in Africa and parts of Asia
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large wild cat with yellowish-brown fur that lives in Africa and parts of Asia
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪən/
Example Sentences
- The lion roared loudly in the zoo.
- She fought like a lion to protect her children.
- My cat thinks he's a lion, but he runs away from mice.
lion
NOUN[/ˈlaɪən/]
a large wild cat with yellowish-brown fur that lives in Africa and parts of Asia

a massive male lion with a thick dark mane stands proudly on a rocky outcrop surveying his territory. His muscular body displays the characteristic yellowish-brown fur as he lets out a mighty roar. A family of zebras in the distance immediately stops grazing and looks up alertly at the sound. The zebras quickly gather together and begin moving away from the lion's presence. Other animals like gazelles scatter across the savanna while the lion remains dominant on his perch. a large wild cat with yellowish-brown fur that lives in Africa displaying its natural behavior as an apex predator
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“The lion roared loudly in the zoo.”
“She fought like a lion to protect her children.”
“My cat thinks he's a lion, but he runs away from mice.”
“The lion ate my homework - said no student ever.”
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