Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mastodon
Noun
/ˈmæs.tə.dɒn/
Definition
A large, extinct mammal resembling an elephant, known for its long tusks and hairy body.
Examples
- Fossils of the mastodon have been discovered in many parts of North America.
- The museum features a skeleton of a mastodon that lived thousands of years ago.
Meaning
Mastodons were prehistoric creatures that roamed North America and parts of Asia. They were similar to modern elephants but had distinctively shaped teeth and were adapted for browsing on shrubs and trees.
Synonyms
- Elephant (in a broad sense)
- Prehistoric mammal
