noun
- a large deer with branched antlers, found in northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
Usage: In North America, often refers to what Europeans call ‘wapiti’
Examples
- The elk grazed peacefully in the meadow.
- We spotted a herd of elk during our camping trip.
- The male elk’s antlers were impressive in size.
- Elk are commonly found in Yellowstone National Park.
- The elk bugled loudly during mating season.
- Hunters need special permits to hunt elk in this area.