Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sasquatch

Noun

/ˈsæs.kwɑːtʃ/

Definition

A large, hairy, humanoid creature said to inhabit the forests of North America, often associated with folklore and cryptozoology.

Examples

The hikers claimed to have seen a sasquatch moving between the trees.
Stories of sasquatch have been passed down through generations in many Indigenous cultures.
Footprints in the mud were thought to belong to a sasquatch.

Meaning

Sasquatch is often described as a huge, ape-like being, typically believed to be a creature that lives in remote wilderness areas and is the subject of numerous sightings and legends.