noun
impala
ihm-PAH-luh
Impala (noun) means a slender African antelope known for its powerful leaps and the male's curved horns. Example: “A herd of impala scattered as the lion approached.”
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A slender African antelope known for its powerful leaps and the male's curved horns.
"A herd of impala scattered as the lion approached."
How to use impala
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA graceful, fast-jumping antelope found in southern and eastern Africa.
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Word forms
- Plural
- impalas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Zulu impala.
Rhymes for impala
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What does “impala” mean?
The word “impala” means a slender African antelope known for its powerful leaps and the male's curved horns. In plain terms, a graceful, fast-jumping antelope found in southern and eastern Africa.
How do you pronounce “impala”?
“Impala” is pronounced ihm-PAH-luh (/ɪmˈpɑːlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “impala” in a sentence?
Here is “impala” used in a sentence: “A herd of impala scattered as the lion approached.”
What part of speech is “impala”?
“Impala” is a noun.
