bison

[US]/'baɪs(ə)n/
[UK]/'baɪsn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.North American bison;European bison

Phrases & Collocations

American bison

Example Sentences

Large herds of bison used to live on the plains of North America.

An animal(B. bonasus) of Europe, similar to but somewhat smaller than the bison; a wisent.

In the year 1700,about 60 million bison wandered freely in North America.

The bison roamed freely on the vast grasslands.

The bison population has been steadily increasing in recent years.

The bison is an iconic symbol of the American West.

Tourists flocked to see the majestic bison in the national park.

The bison herds migrate seasonally to find food.

The indigenous people revered the bison for its strength and resilience.

The bison's thick fur provides insulation against harsh weather conditions.

The bison is a herbivorous animal, primarily feeding on grasses.

The bison played a crucial role in the history of the American Plains tribes.

Conservation efforts are underway to protect the bison populations from extinction.

Real-world Examples

There are no bison here yet, only cattle.

Source: National Geographic Anthology

The most important animal to the Sioux, however, was the bison.

Source: National Parks of the United States

The whole idea is to sort of emulate the bison in olden days.

Source: Vox opinion

We do have live bison in San Francisco, if you haven't seen it.

Source: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey speech

Now 82 tribes across the U. S. have more than 20,000 bison in 65 herds.

Source: VOA Special December 2022 Collection

This autumn, Heinert's group has moved 2,041 bison to 22 tribes in 10 states.

Source: VOA Special November 2022 Collection

He falls and joins the bison in its tomb.

Source: North American Great Plains - Wild New World

Or capitulating to bison at the entrance to Yellowstone.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation April 2021

And a century ago, the bison were reduced to barely 1,000.

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

The park is now a protected area for bison.

Source: National Parks of the United States

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