predator
noun
any organism that exists by preying upon other organisms.
predators
-
pluralof predator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Scots Active say they patrol the streets to protect women and girls from sexual predators.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
It helps them hide if needed, it blinds predators and attracts like minds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
A jury in New Mexico previously ordered Meta to pay $375 million after it found the company liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms, among other harms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Combined with previous research from the same fossil site, the evidence indicates that some animals may have been killed by predators.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Once the predators were gone, the deer increased prodigiously and soon there was not enough food for them.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
