Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mammoth
noun
/ˈmæməθ/
Definition
A large, extinct elephant-like mammal with long tusks and a hairy coat.
Examples
- The mammoth roamed the earth during the Ice Age.
- We need to tackle this mammoth task efficiently.
- Scientists are studying fossilized remains of mammoths to learn more about their behavior.
Meaning
The term ‘mammoth’ can refer both to the actual prehistoric animal and also be used metaphorically to describe something of enormous size or power.
Synonyms
- behemoth
- goliath
- colossus
