1. an animal that feeds on meat
Usage: biology
2. a person who eats meat
Usage: informal

Examples

• Lions are carnivores that hunt zebras and gazelles.
• The tiger is a fierce carnivore with powerful jaws.
• Sharks are marine carnivores that feed on fish and seals.
• My brother is a dedicated carnivore who refuses to eat vegetables.
• The restaurant caters to carnivores with its extensive steak menu.
• Bears are omnivores, not strict carnivores like wolves.
• The carnivore exhibit at the zoo features lions, tigers, and leopards.