gibbon
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.”
How to use gibbon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small tree-dwelling ape known for swinging by its arms through the forest canopy.
Word forms
gibbons plural
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The _____ swung effortlessly from branch to branch in the canopy.
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.