zebra
/ˈziːbrə/
noun
A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
“The zebra ran across the savanna.”
זברה
Zebra is a noun in the animals category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A horse-like animal with black and white stripes" In Hebrew, zebra translates to זברה.
Example Sentences
- The zebra galloped across the African grassland, its black and white stripes flashing.
- A herd of zebras gathered around the watering hole to drink in the late afternoon.
- The baby zebra stayed close to its mother as lions prowled nearby.
Did You Know? Every zebra has a completely unique stripe pattern — no two zebras look exactly alike, just like human fingerprints! Scientists believe zebra stripes may confuse biting flies, since the stripes make it hard for insects to land properly. Zebras are actually black with white stripes, not the other way around — their skin underneath is dark.
Common Word Combinations
zebra crossingzebra stripezebra herdbaby zebra
Related Words
horsegiraffeelephantsavanna
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