1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate
b
: a lower animal as distinguished from a human being
c
: an animal as distinguished from a plant
d
: an animal under human control
2
: a contemptible person
3
: something formidably difficult to control or deal with
Examples of beast in a Sentence
dogs and other four-footed beasts
the birds and beasts of the forest
They were attacked by a savage beast.
He's a cruel, hateful beast!
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
At his peak, Bosa was a beast to keep out of opponents’ backfields.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
This part can’t be said enough: The AFC is going to be a beast for years to come.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
The entire system has a rhythm to it, and one innovation or new way of working does nothing to change how the heart of the beast beats.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beast
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“Beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beast. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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beast
noun1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from human beings and from lower animals both with and without backbones
b
: a farm animal especially when kept for heavy work
2
: a mean or brutal person
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