Koala Bear (Noun)
Meaning
Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The koala bear spent most of its day sleeping in the tree, curled up in a ball with its grey fur blending in with the branches.
- At the zoo, we watched as the koala bear slowly climbed along the eucalyptus tree, munching on leaves and bark as it went.
- Due to habitat loss and eucalyptus shortages, the koala bear population was in decline, prompting a major conservation effort.
- The little girl squealed with delight as the koala bear nuzzled her gently, its soft fur and big round ears making it look like a cuddly stuffed animal come to life.
- As we hiked through the Australian outback, we caught a glimpse of a koala bear perched high up in a gum tree, its tailless body swaying gently in the breeze.