cheetah
Translation
cheetah
Examples
The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a large cat from Africa. A cheetah can run very fast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Related animals: leopard, jaguar
Etymology
From Hindi 'cītā', which means 'spotted one'.
Memory Tips
A cheetah is so fast it looks like it's 'cheating' in a race.