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Definition of cheetah

cheetah

/ˈtʃiː.tə/
chee · tah
Plural:cheetahs
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cheetah Lexical Profile

cheetah Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, slender, spotted feline native to Africa and central Iran, recognized as the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds over 60 mph in short bursts.

Example

"During the safari, we watched in awe as a cheetah sprinted across the savanna in pursuit of an antelope."

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• Rhymes for cheetah

• Nearby Words

cheesebox
cheeseburger
cheesecake
cheetah
chehalis
cheiropompholyx
chelif

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Hindi word 'cītā', meaning 'leopard' or 'panther', which stems from the Sanskrit word 'citraka', meaning 'speckled' or 'variegated'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheetah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheetah
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