Definition of "giraffe"

Kid-friendly meaning of giraffe, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "giraffe" mean?

giraffe (noun) — a tall African animal with a very long neck and spotted coat.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (gi·raffe)

Example sentences using "giraffe"

Grade K–2
A giraffe is tall.
Grade 3–5
The giraffe used its long tongue to grab leaves from the highest branches.
Grade 6–8
A giraffe's neck holds the same number of bones a human neck does, even though each bone is stretched out to be nearly a foot long.

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