grizzly

[ˈɡrɪzli]

grizzly Definition

a large fierce bear with grayish or golden brown fur.

Using grizzly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grizzly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The grizzly is a formidable predator.

  • Example

    Grizzlies can weigh up to 600 pounds.

  • Example

    The grizzly's habitat is threatened by human encroachment.

grizzly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grizzly

  • brown bear
  • Ursus arctos horribilis

Phrases with grizzly

  • a large North American bear with grayish or golden brown fur

    Example

    The grizzly bear is an apex predator in its ecosystem.

  • grizzly Adams

    a nickname for John 'Grizzly' Adams, a famous 19th-century frontiersman and bear hunter

    Example

    Grizzly Adams was known for his close relationships with bears and other wild animals.

  • a mountain peak named for the grizzly bears that once roamed the area

    Example

    Grizzly Peak is a popular hiking destination in California.

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Summary: grizzly in Brief

A 'grizzly' [ˈɡrɪzli] is a large, fierce bear with grayish or golden brown fur. It is also known as a 'brown bear' or 'Ursus arctos horribilis.' Grizzlies can weigh up to 600 pounds and are apex predators in their ecosystems. The grizzly's habitat is threatened by human encroachment.

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