bison

noun

bi·son ˈbī-sᵊn

-zᵊn

plural bison

: any of several large living or extinct bovine mammals (genus Bison) that have a long, broad head, short, hollow horns, heavy forequarters, a large muscular hump across the shoulders, and a shaggy mane on the head and lower neck and that typically live and migrate in herds: such as

: american bison

: european bison

bisontine

ˈbī-sᵊn-ˌtīn

-zᵊn-

adjective

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Messages about being safe and keeping your distance from bears, bison, and other wildlife, but also about trip planning. —

Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Ten bison were imported from Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, and because they are protected, the population has grown to 50 to 70 today. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 Apart from being the second-largest land mammal in North America (the largest are American bison), moose take the crown for being the tallest. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Admission starts at $15 or use your America the Beautiful Pass. Book Airbnbs in Wall The Southwest Head Here: Antelope Island State Park in Layton, Utah Antelope Island State Park wows by day with hundreds of free-ranging bison, millions of birds, and hiking trails that take in the Great Salt Lake. —

Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bison