coyote
noun
a buffy-gray, wolflike canid, Canis latrans, of North America, distinguished from the wolf by its relatively small size and its slender build, large ears, and narrow muzzle.
coyotes
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pluralof coyote.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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San Francisco is estimated to be home to around 100 coyotes, living alongside a large human population.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Wolves will defend their territory, so they can pose a risk to nearby dogs and coyotes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Wildlife officials had found that many of these poisons worked their way through the food chain, sickening and killing owls, raptors, coyotes and mountain lions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Many then pay several thousand dollars to smugglers known as coyotes who take them on a grueling journey across the Brazilian border deep in the Amazon rainforest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Across the gully, a pack of coyotes is silhouetted in the dim light.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
