animal
//ˈænɪməl//
Noun
animalSingular
animalsPlural
1
A living organism that can move, eat, and respond to its environment, typically distinguished from plants by the ability to move voluntarily and respond rapidly to stimuli.
Dogs and cats are popular animals to keep as pets.
2
Any mammal, as distinguished from birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc.
Whales and dolphins are animals, not fish.
3
A person who behaves in a brutal, uncivilized, or crude manner.
He acted like an animal at the party, shouting and breaking things.
Adjective
1
Relating to or characteristic of animals.
Animal behavior is studied by scientists.
2
Relating to physical rather than spiritual or intellectual needs; carnal.
He was driven by animal instincts rather than reason.