omnivore

noun

om·ni·vore ˈäm-ni-ˌvȯr How to pronounce omnivore (audio)

: one that is omnivorous

Bears and coyotes are omnivores.

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The Classic Omnivore

Human beings seem to be classic omnivores. Originally living as "hunter-gatherers", we hunted and fished when possible but also gathered nuts, berries, fruits, seeds, and roots for much of our diet. We're physically well suited for both tasks; our hands are perfect for picking things, and our build is ideal for running down even the fastest game animals because of our great stamina. Some 10,000 years ago humans began practicing agriculture involving both animals and plants. The other omnivorous mammals include chimpanzees, pigs, opossums, porcupines, bears, raccoons, chipmunks, mice and rats, and skunks. But even many mammals classed as carnivorous turn out to be capable of shifting to plant foods when necessary.

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Recent Examples on the Web Now paleontologists have uncovered one of the earliest members of this storied lineage of lumbering giants: a svelte, much smaller omnivore that once darted across the floodplains of prehistoric Zimbabwe.

Riley Black, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2022 Your pup is actually an omnivore, while cats are carnivores, the AKC points out.

Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 An omnivore eats what is closest to a human’s diet, but an animal doesn’t have to look remotely human to classify.

Zachary Smith, cleveland, 26 May 2022 The iPod zapped all the boundaries of genre or era, creating a new breed of pop omnivore.

Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2022 The Spanish pop star Rosalía is the rarest kind of modern musician: a relentlessly innovative aesthetic omnivore who also happens to have a decade of Old World, genre-specific formal training under her belt.

Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2022 Rosalía, a musical omnivore who is deeply grounded in tradition while also enamored with the possibilities of technology, embodies this moment.

Mark Richardson, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2022 Weisman — cinephile, polyglot, cultural omnivore, and avid connector — somehow becomes involved.

Heidi Julavits, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021 The sunfish is an omnivore that can measure 14 feet vertically and 10 feet horizontally.

NBC News, 13 Dec. 2021 See More

单词	omnivore
释义	omnivore noun om·ni·vore ˈäm-ni-ˌvȯr : one that is omnivorous Bears and coyotes are omnivores. Did you know? The Classic Omnivore Human beings seem to be classic omnivores. Originally living as "hunter-gatherers", we hunted and fished when possible but also gathered nuts, berries, fruits, seeds, and roots for much of our diet. We're physically well suited for both tasks; our hands are perfect for picking things, and our build is ideal for running down even the fastest game animals because of our great stamina. Some 10,000 years ago humans began practicing agriculture involving both animals and plants. The other omnivorous mammals include chimpanzees, pigs, opossums, porcupines, bears, raccoons, chipmunks, mice and rats, and skunks. But even many mammals classed as carnivorous turn out to be capable of shifting to plant foods when necessary. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Now paleontologists have uncovered one of the earliest members of this storied lineage of lumbering giants: a svelte, much smaller omnivore that once darted across the floodplains of prehistoric Zimbabwe. Riley Black, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2022 Your pup is actually an omnivore, while cats are carnivores, the AKC points out. Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 An omnivore eats what is closest to a human’s diet, but an animal doesn’t have to look remotely human to classify. Zachary Smith, cleveland, 26 May 2022 The iPod zapped all the boundaries of genre or era, creating a new breed of pop omnivore. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2022 The Spanish pop star Rosalía is the rarest kind of modern musician: a relentlessly innovative aesthetic omnivore who also happens to have a decade of Old World, genre-specific formal training under her belt. Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2022 Rosalía, a musical omnivore who is deeply grounded in tradition while also enamored with the possibilities of technology, embodies this moment. Mark Richardson, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2022 Weisman — cinephile, polyglot, cultural omnivore, and avid connector — somehow becomes involved. Heidi Julavits, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021 The sunfish is an omnivore that can measure 14 feet vertically and 10 feet horizontally. NBC News, 13 Dec. 2021 See More Word History Etymology New Latin omnivora, neuter plural of omnivorus, from Latin First Known Use 1871, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition omnivore noun om·ni·vore ˈäm-ni-ˌvȯr : an animal that feeds on plants and other animals omnivore noun as in carnivore Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance carnivore animal insectivore beastie critter creature varmint brute invertebrate vermin quadruped biped vertebrate beast pet blastie feral domestic animal livestock stock Antonyms & Near Antonyms vegetarian vegan herbivore
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