noun
- a large ape with long arms and dark hair that lives in forests in Africa and is closely related to humans
Examples
- The chimpanzee swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
- Scientists study chimpanzees to learn about human evolution.
- The zoo’s chimpanzee exhibit is very popular with visitors.
- Chimpanzees use tools to get insects out of tree bark.
- A mother chimpanzee carries her baby on her back.
- The documentary showed chimpanzees living in their natural habitat.