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
"They are essential to eco-systems", he says, detailing how as scavengers they remove tonnes of waste on a "phenomenal scale".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
They are predators and scavengers, similar in some ways to birds of prey, and play an important role in cleaning up carcasses.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2026
The result is a rare specimen that wasn’t worn down by scavengers or exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
"Maybe they think we're scavengers, up early to comb the sand."
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
