anteater
0 antonyms and opposites of anteater, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A long-snouted mammal from Central and South America that uses its sticky tongue to slurp up ants and termites.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of ant and eater — an animal that eats ants.
Full origin of anteater →Frequently asked questions
What does “anteater” mean?
The word “anteater” means a long-snouted mammal from Central and South America that uses its sticky tongue to slurp up ants and termites. In plain terms, an animal built for eating ants and termites, usually with a long snout and sticky tongue.
How do you pronounce “anteater”?
“Anteater” is pronounced ANT-ee-tuh (/ˈæntˌitɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “anteater” in a sentence?
Here is “anteater” used in a sentence: “The giant anteater can flick its tongue in and out of an ant nest dozens of times a second.”
What part of speech is “anteater”?
“Anteater” is a noun.
How many meanings does “anteater” have?
“Anteater” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long-snouted mammal from Central and South America that uses its sticky tongue to slurp up ants and termites.