beast
noun
any nonhuman animal, especially a large, four-footed mammal.
beasts
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pluralof beast.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He told Italian news agency Ansa: "People act based on their own experiences and I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts."
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Few places see more activity than the turquoise shores of Lake Tahoe, where homeowners are spending thousands to ward off the pantry-raiding, toothpaste-sniffing beasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Their work is a cultural bridge much like Ashitaka’s effort to bring the worlds of beasts and men together for a common cause, depicting what Miyazaki sees as one of humanism’s central conundrums.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The bears "are in the wrong place. They are wild beasts; they are not pets for us to be able to say that we live together," the 53-year-old graphic designer said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“It is an allegory. Those beasts of prey represent our worldly troubles,” Brother Ugo explained.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
