wildlife

noun

wild·​life ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌlīf How to pronounce wildlife (audio)
often attributive
: living things and especially mammals, birds, and fishes that are neither human nor domesticated

Examples of wildlife in a Sentence

an area with abundant wildlife
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Entire forests can sink, rivers can reroute overnight and wetlands can drain completely, destroying food sources for wildlife. Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 The flat waters of Tallahassee's creeks, canals, and rivers provide an opportunity to get close and personal with rugged natural scenery and diverse wildlife. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 The group will look for local wildlife, including dolphins and pelicans. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 Listen to this article The Western Slope’s newest congressman wants to reopen thousands of acres of federal public land across Colorado to energy development and reduce protections for wildlife habitat. Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wildlife

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wildlife was in 1879

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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

wildlife

noun
wild·​life ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf How to pronounce wildlife (audio)
: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment

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