1. a living creature that can move and eat but is not a plant or human
2. any living creature including humans, as opposed to plants
Usage: scientific usage
3. a person who behaves in a wild or cruel way
Usage: informal; often disapproving

1. relating to or coming from animals

Examples

• The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
• Wild animals should not be kept as pets.
• Humans are classified as animals in biology.
• He acted like an animal when he got angry.
• Animal fur keeps many creatures warm in winter.
• The documentary showed animal behavior in the wild.
• She studies animal psychology at the university.