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zoo

Pronunciation: /zuː/
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Definition of zoo

noun

  • an establishment which maintains a collection of wild animals, typically in a park or gardens, for study, conservation, or display to the public.
  • a situation characterized by confusion and disorder:it’s a zoo in the lobby

Origin:

mid 19th century: abbreviation of zoological garden, originally applied specifically to that of Regent's Park, London

Spelling rule

Make the plural of zoo in the usual way, by adding -s: (zoos).

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