koala Meaning & Definition
/koʊˈɑː.lə/
What Does Koala Mean?
As a noun, koala means A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.
Word Facts for Koala
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /koʊˈɑː.lə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | native bear, koala bear and kangaroo bear |
| Plural | koalas |
Koala Definition (Noun)
- A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.
Synonyms of Koala
native bearkoala bearkangaroo bearphascolarctos cinereus
Koala synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
koala (plural koalas)
Words That Rhyme With Koala
Origin of Koala
From Dharug gula or gulawany.
Pronouncing Koala
The standard pronunciation of koala is /koʊˈɑː.lə/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ɑː).
Frequently Asked Questions About Koala
What part of speech is koala?
Koala is a noun.
What is another word for koala?
Close synonyms of koala are native bear, koala bear and kangaroo bear. See the full list of koala synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of koala?
The plural of koala is koalas.