noun
gazelle
guh-ZEHL
Gazelle (noun) means a small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia. Example: “A cheetah chased the gazelle across the savannah.”
noun
1
A small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia.
"A cheetah chased the gazelle across the savannah."
"Herds of gazelle grazed near the watering hole."
verb
1
To move quickly and gracefully, like a gazelle.
"She gazelled across the finish line ahead of the pack."
How to use gazelle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fast, graceful antelope — also used to describe quick, elegant movement.
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Common pairings
a herd of gazelles
graceful as a gazelle
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Word forms
- Plural
- gazelles
- Third person singular
- gazelles
- Past tense
- gazelled
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Etymology
Borrowed via French from Arabic ghazāl.
Rhymes for gazelle
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What does “gazelle” mean?
The word “gazelle” means a small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia. In plain terms, a fast, graceful antelope — also used to describe quick, elegant movement.
How do you pronounce “gazelle”?
“Gazelle” is pronounced guh-ZEHL (/ɡəˈzɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “gazelle” in a sentence?
Here is “gazelle” used in a sentence: “A cheetah chased the gazelle across the savannah.”
What part of speech is “gazelle”?
Depending on how it is used, “gazelle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “gazelle” come from?
The word “gazelle” comes from French. Borrowed via French from Arabic ghazāl.
How many meanings does “gazelle” have?
“Gazelle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, slender, fast-running antelope found mainly in Africa and Asia.
