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zoo

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/zuː/ · zoo

A facility where animals are housed for public exhibition.

Meanings

nounformal

A facility where animals are housed for public exhibition.

ایک ایسی جگہ جہاں جانوروں کو عوامی نمائش کے لیے رکھا جاتا ہے۔

چڑیا گھر

chidiya ghar

Synonyms

animal parkwildlife parkmenagerieجنگلی حیات پارکپرندوں کا پارکمینیجرے

Antonyms

wildernesswildجنگلاتوحشی

Common Collocations

  • city zoo
  • national zoo
  • zoo admission

Example Sentences

We visited the zoo to see the lions and tigers.

ہم چڑیا گھر گئے تاکہ شیر اور چیتے دیکھ سکیں。

Hum chidiya ghar gaye taake sher aur cheetay dekh sakein.

The zoo has a new exhibit featuring endangered species.

چڑیا گھر میں ایک نئی نمائش ہے جس میں خطرے میں ہونے والی نسلیں شامل ہیں۔

Chidiya ghar mein aik nai numaish hai jismein khatre mein honay wali nasalain shamil hain.

Children love to explore the zoo and learn about different animals.

بچے چڑیا گھر کی سیر کرنا اور مختلف جانوروں کے بارے میں سیکھنا پسند کرتے ہیں۔

Bachay chidiya ghar ki sair karna aur mukhtalif janwaron ke baray mein seekhna pasand karte hain.

Easily Confused With

zooid:A zooid refers to an individual animal in a colonial organism, while a zoo is a facility for exhibiting animals.

Word Family

zoology
nounزولوجی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a zoo as a place where you can see animals in a fun way.

Imagine a large cage with lions and elephants surrounded by excited children.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "zōion" — animal

First known use: 19th century

The term 'zoo' is derived from the Greek word 'zōion,' meaning 'animal.' It has been used in English since the 19th century.