predator

Definition

A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. Predators are an important part of the food chain, and they help to keep populations of prey animals in check.

Some examples of predators include:

Lions
Tigers
Wolves
Sharks
Snakes

How can the word be used?

The lion is a predator that hunts other animals.

Different forms of the word

Noun: an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Adjective: relating to or characteristic of a predator.

Etymology

The word "predator" comes from the Latin word "praedātor", which means "plunderer".

The first recorded use of the word "predator" in English was in the 17th century.

Question

What is a predator?