1. plural of elk; large deer with branched antlers, found in North America and Europe

Examples

• The elks grazed peacefully in the meadow.
• We spotted a herd of elks during our camping trip.
• Male elks use their antlers to compete for mates.
• The elks migrated to lower elevations for winter.
• Hunters must obtain special permits to hunt elks.
• The elks’ bugling calls echoed through the forest.