herbivore

/ˈhɝrbɪˌvoʊr/

Definitions

1. noun

an animal that eats plants, especially as its main food source

“The zookeeper explained that the giant panda is a herbivore, and it spends its days eating bamboo and other plants.”

2. noun

a person who eats a diet consisting mainly of plants and plant products

“As a health-conscious herbivore, she made sure to include plenty of fruits and vegetables in her daily meals.”

Synonyms

  • plant-eater
  • vegetarian

Antonyms

  • carnivore
  • omnivore