Words / A1

ZEBR-uh/ˈzebrə/

A zebra is an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes. Countable: a zebra, zebras. At the zoo is where many learners first see one. A zebra crossing is a British road crossing with black and white stripes for people to walk — same word, useful in town. Horse has no stripes.

Meaning

An African animal like a horse with black and white stripes.

Examples

• “The children saw a zebra at the zoo.”
• “The zebra is eating grass.”
• “Stop at the zebra crossing.”

Good to know

a zebra, zebras. Contrast: horse. British: zebra crossing (black and white stripes).

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