noun
Uncommon
cheetah
CHEE-tuh
Cheetah (noun) means a large, spotted wild cat known for being the fastest land animal, native mainly to Africa. Example: “The cheetah can reach speeds of over 60 miles per hour in short bursts.”
noun
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A large, spotted wild cat known for being the fastest land animal, native mainly to Africa.
"The cheetah can reach speeds of over 60 miles per hour in short bursts."
How to use cheetah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe famously fast, spotted big cat.
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Common pairings
cheetah cub
speed of a cheetah
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Word forms
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- cheetahs
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi चीता (cītā), ultimately from Sanskrit citra ("spotted, multicolored"), a reference to the animal's coat.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cheetah” mean?
The word “cheetah” means a large, spotted wild cat known for being the fastest land animal, native mainly to Africa. In plain terms, the famously fast, spotted big cat.
How do you pronounce “cheetah”?
“Cheetah” is pronounced CHEE-tuh (/ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “cheetah” in a sentence?
Here is “cheetah” used in a sentence: “The cheetah can reach speeds of over 60 miles per hour in short bursts.”
What part of speech is “cheetah”?
“Cheetah” is a noun.
Where does the word “cheetah” come from?
The word “cheetah” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Hindi चीता (cītā), ultimately from Sanskrit citra ("spotted, multicolored"), a reference to the animal's coat.
Is “cheetah” a common word?
“Cheetah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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