Roadkill (Noun)
Meaning
The dead body of an animal that has been killed on a road by a vehicle; "vultures usually feed on carrion or roadkill".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Vultures descended upon the fresh roadkill on the highway, pecking at the still-warm flesh.
- A careless driver often results in a roadkill, which can be a hazard for other drivers on the road.
- The roadkill services team worked diligently to clear the highway of deceased animals every morning.
- The vulture's sharp eyes scanned the roadside for roadkill, its next potential meal.
- The number of reptile roadkill is increasing due to habitat destruction and human recklessness.