1. plural of giraffe; tall African mammals with long necks, long legs, and spotted coats
Usage: countable noun; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple individuals

Examples

• The giraffes at the zoo stretched their long necks to reach the leaves.
• A herd of giraffes roamed across the African savanna.
• Children were amazed by how tall the giraffes were.
• The giraffes' spotted patterns help them blend in with the trees.
• We saw three giraffes drinking water at the watering hole.
• Giraffes are the tallest land animals on Earth.