zoo

Definition

A park where live animals are exhibited.

Etymology

Clipping of zoological garden or zoological park, now the usual form. See zoology. Sense 5 is a clipping of zoophile or zoophilia.

Example Sentences

• "The London Zoo was built in 1828."
• "The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters such as ostrich, wild boar and crocodile. Only the city zoo offers greater species diversity."
• "The shopping center was a zoo the week before Christmas."

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