Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roadkill
Noun
/ˈroʊd.kɪl/
Definition
Animals that have been accidentally killed on the road by vehicles.
Examples
- The most common roadkill in my area is deer.
- It’s important to watch for roadkill while driving in rural areas.
- The wildlife rescue group helped care for injured animals found near roadkill.
Meaning
Roadkill refers to the carcasses of animals, usually wildlife, that have been struck by vehicles on roadways.
Synonyms
- Animal carcass
- Wildlife accident
