prey

Definition

That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.

Etymology

From Middle English preye, prei, preyȝe, borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French preie, one of the variants of proie, from Latin praeda. Compare predator. Doublet of prede.

Example Sentences

• "The deer became prey to the lion."
• "Already sees herself the monster's prey."
• "[The helmsman] steered with no end of a swagger while you were by; but if he lost sight of you, he became instantly the prey of an abject funk […]"