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Definition of timberwolf
timberwolf
/ˈtɪm.bɚˌwʊlf/
tim · ber · wolf
Plural:timberwolves
timberwolf Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
North American A large wild canine of the gray wolf species (Canis lupus) that inhabits the forested regions of North America, characterized by a thick coat of gray, brown, or black fur.
Example
"The wildlife biologist tracked a lone timberwolf through the snow-covered pine forest in northern Minnesota."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Timberwolf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/timberwolf