1. plural of antelope; swift-running mammals with horns, found mainly in Africa and Asia

Examples

• The antelopes grazed peacefully on the African savanna.
• We spotted several antelopes during our safari trip.
• Antelopes can run up to 60 miles per hour to escape predators.
• The zoo’s new exhibit features various species of antelopes.
• Lions often hunt antelopes in the wild.
• Antelopes have excellent eyesight and hearing to detect danger.