Synonyms for cheetah
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.
Forms
- Plural
- cheetahs → chetahs, guepards…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cheetah | rising | |
| chetah | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- chetah
- 7 letters
- guepard