endangered

adjective

en·​dan·​gered in-ˈdān-jərd How to pronounce endangered (audio)
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: being or relating to an endangered species
an endangered bird
put on the endangered list

Examples of endangered in a Sentence

a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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With consistent and transparent allocation of funds, Florida could expand its wildlife corridors and protect critical habitats for endangered species like the Florida panther and scrub-jay. Sarah Gledhill, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025 Highlights include exclusive footage of endangered species and unique ecosystems. Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025 If aid is only given when a monetary return is guaranteed, then humanitarian assistance, development aid, and disaster relief become endangered species. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 When Barman arrived, a nest of endangered baby storks was on the ground. Kyla Mandel, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endangered

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of endangered was in 1964

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“Endangered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endangered. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

endangered

adjective
en·​dan·​gered
: threatened with extinction
an endangered species

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