scavenger
noun
an animal or other organism that feeds on dead organic matter.
scavengers
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pluralof scavenger.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Notably, neither scavengers nor flies that fed on the supposedly poisoned carcasses have perished -- creatures that typically succumb after consuming poisoned animals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The charity explained that the birds were "primarily scavengers who travel far and wide in search of food".
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
In total, the team described 24 new species across 10 amphipod families, including both predators and scavengers.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2026
The result is a rare specimen that wasn’t worn down by scavengers or exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Like others around them, many scavengers abandoned their brooms and shovels and ran from the city.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
