zoo (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /zuː/
Definition
A place where many kinds of animals are kept in enclosures for display to the public.
Examples
The children were excited to visit the zoo for the first time.
Many zoos focus on conservation efforts for endangered species.
We saw a huge elephant at the zoo's African savanna exhibit.
How to Use zoo
- at the zoo (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating location within the zoo. — "We saw a polar bear at the zoo."
- visit the zoo (collocation)
- To go to the zoo as a visitor. — "Let's visit the zoo during the school holidays."
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