1. A large, slender wild cat with a spotted coat, native to Africa and western Asia, known for being the fastest land animal.
Usage: Often used in wildlife and nature contexts.; Note: The common misspelling is 'chetah'; the correct spelling is 'cheetah'.

Examples

• The cheetah can run at speeds over 70 miles per hour.
• We saw a cheetah hunting on the African savanna during our safari.
• Cheetahs have distinctive black tear marks running from their eyes to their mouths.
• Unlike lions, cheetahs cannot roar; they chirp and purr instead.
• The cheetah's slender build makes it perfectly adapted for speed.