zebra

The word “zebra” has 2 syllables: ze-bra

It's pronounced as /ˈziː.brə/


What is synonym and antonym for zebra?

In the thesaurus, “zebra” has 4 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for zebra along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for zebra

  • equid
  • equus zebra
  • plains zebra
  • striped horse

Antonyms for zebra

  • solid-colored horse
  • unstriped animal

Meanings of zebra

  • noun
    1. Any of three species of genus Equus: E. grevyi, E. quagga, or E. zebra, all with black and white stripes and native to Africa.
    2. A referee.
    3. An unlikely diagnosis, especially for symptoms probably caused by a common ailment. (Originates in the advice often given to medical students: "when you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras".).
    4. A biracial person, specifically one born to a member of the Sub-Saharan African race and a Caucasian.
    5. A fish, the zebra cichlid.
    6. Any of various papilionid butterflies of the subgenus Paranticopsis of the genus Graphium, having black and white markings.

Example Sentences

  • The zebra grazed peacefully in the African savanna.
  • A zebra’s stripes are unique, just like human fingerprints.
  • We saw a herd of zebra near the waterhole during the safari.
  • The children were excited to see a zebra at the zoo.
  • The artist painted a realistic zebra on the mural.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to zebra, such as: equid, equus zebra, plains zebra, solid-colored horse, striped horse, unstriped animal.

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