cannibal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
These cannibal dads had bulging bellies and a tendency to regurgitate the eggs when handled, the team reported in the American Naturalist.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 1, 2023
When we left our cannibal teen soccer players and their adult counterparts on “Yellowjackets,” things were getting deliciously deranged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2023
Czubek poses the relationship between Nabwana and Hofmanis as an artistic roller coaster: They’re either gleefully collaborating on script ideas for a cannibal movie or having a falling out over the direction of the studio.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
Because like the cannibal girls, the song and its singer/songwriter have been terribly misunderstood.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2023
So did the fate of the cannibal book, and the moon-cursed Ashtons, and perhaps the Incorrigibles, too.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
![]()
Mencken remarked on the politician who had some cannibals among his constituents that “he would promise them missionaries for dinner.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
As they do so, like Sara, seeking a “defining moment” they might morph into news cannibals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025
“They never found the body because there used to be — there were a lot of cannibals for real in that part of New Guinea,” Biden said, referring to the country’s main island.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
Not a few prehistoric finds have been attributed, evocatively if not accurately, to the work of ancient cannibals.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2023
“Pardon me, Lumawoo: If Defoe is real, and Crusoe is pretend, are cannibals real or pretend?”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing cannibal
"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Milkweed
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!