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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It pays for observations of 73 species, including birds, monkeys, wild cats and deer.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
They draw on reporters’ own experiences, like the one about a criminal enterprise run by monkeys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Detailed observations and measurements showed that the monkeys can nevertheless bend parts of their feet enough to climb narrow vertical tree trunks while seeking food, hiding or finding places to sleep.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
"As such, we have made the difficult decision to direct funds towards securing a safe future for the monkeys."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“You can’t hunt monkeys on an empty stomach,” Mama said.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
