koala
3 synonyms for koala, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with a stout grey body, round furry ears, and a diet almost entirely of eucalyptus leaves.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
koala bear
native bear
kangaroo bear
How to use koala
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
koala bear
baby koala
Etymology
From an Aboriginal Australian word (Dharug "gula"), possibly meaning "no water" — koalas get nearly all their moisture from leaves.
Full origin of koala →Frequently asked questions
What does “koala” mean?
The word “koala” means a tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with a stout grey body, round furry ears, and a diet almost entirely of eucalyptus leaves. In plain terms, the cuddly-looking Australian animal that lives in trees and eats eucalyptus.
How do you pronounce “koala”?
“Koala” is pronounced koh-AH-luh (/koʊˈɑː.lə/ in IPA).
How do you use “koala” in a sentence?
Here is “koala” used in a sentence: “The koala spent most of the day asleep in the fork of a eucalyptus tree.”
What part of speech is “koala”?
“Koala” is a noun.
