monkey
noun
any of more than 250 species of simian primates belonging to the two distinct lines of New World monkeys and Old World monkeys.
monkeys
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pluralof monkey.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof monkey (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
monkeynounany of more than 250 species of simian primates belonging to the two distinct lines of New World monkeys and Old World monkeys.
Example Sentences
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The charity, which was established in 1964, said it had already started the process of rehoming monkeys to selected sanctuaries and organisations, and that their welfare remained its "top priority".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Self-Portrait With Monkeys” features the raven-haired artist unfazed by the presence of four spider monkeys — two touching her while the others peer from tropical foliage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
His lab produced these “attenuated” strains, which he tested in monkeys and, subsequently, on himself and his children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
The sample included gorillas, orangutans, macaques, colobus monkeys, fossil apes and more.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
“Mama,” I said, “I wouldn’t be down in the bottoms very long—not over a couple of hours. I just want to see how those monkeys made out in the storm.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
