beasts

beasts · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Animals, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones.

  2. 2.

    Brutal or uncivilized people.

  3. 3.

    [informal]Impressive or formidable things.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    beasts of burden — Animals used for carrying loads.
  • •
    beasts of prey — Predatory animals.

Related words

See also: animals, beast, creatures, wildlife
Synonyms: animals, brutes, creatures

Etymology

From Old French beste ("animal"), from Latin bēstia.