B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈɑːm.nɪ.vɔːr/
UK/ˈɒm.nɪ.vɔː/
an animal or person that eats both plants and meat
In context
Bears are omnivores, so they eat berries, fish and honey.
Humans are natural omnivores, but many people choose to eat only plants.
As an omnivore, the pig can survive in many different habitats.
Words that go with omnivore
adjective + noun
- opportunistic omnivoreThe crow is an opportunistic omnivore.
- natural omnivoreChickens are natural omnivores.
noun + noun
- omnivore dietAn omnivore diet includes meat and plants.
- herbivores and omnivoresThe farm keeps herbivores and omnivores.
- omnivore speciesThe omnivore species can live almost anywhere.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Omnivore animals eat everything.Correct: Omnivorous animals eat both plants and meat.