noun
gibbon
GIH-buhn
Gibbon (noun) means a small, long-armed ape that swings rapidly through trees using its arms. Example: “The gibbon swung effortlessly from branch to branch in the canopy.”
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A small, long-armed ape that swings rapidly through trees using its arms.
"The gibbon swung effortlessly from branch to branch in the canopy."
How to use gibbon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small tree-dwelling ape known for swinging by its arms through the forest canopy.
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Etymology
Borrowed via French, with the word ultimately tracing back to a Southeast Asian language.
Rhymes for gibbon
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What does “gibbon” mean?
The word “gibbon” means a small, long-armed ape that swings rapidly through trees using its arms. In plain terms, a small tree-dwelling ape known for swinging by its arms through the forest canopy.
How do you pronounce “gibbon”?
“Gibbon” is pronounced GIH-buhn (/ˈɡɪbən/ in IPA).
How do you use “gibbon” in a sentence?
Here is “gibbon” used in a sentence: “The gibbon swung effortlessly from branch to branch in the canopy.”
What part of speech is “gibbon”?
“Gibbon” is a noun.
Where does the word “gibbon” come from?
The word “gibbon” comes from French. Borrowed via French, with the word ultimately tracing back to a Southeast Asian language.
