English · Nature & Environment
monkey
/ˈmʌŋki/
[/ˈmʌŋki/]
a tree-climbing animal with a tail
Beginnernoun
Definition
A monkey is an animal with a long tail and clever hands that lives mostly in trees.
Example
A monkey took the fruit from his bag.
A monkey took the fruit from his bag.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, in use since the 1500s.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in nature and stories.