1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate
b
: a lower animal as distinguished from a human being
c
: an animal as distinguished from a plant
d
: an animal under human control
2
: a contemptible person
3
: something formidably difficult to control or deal with
Examples of beast in a Sentence
dogs and other four-footed beasts
the birds and beasts of the forest
They were attacked by a savage beast.
He's a cruel, hateful beast!
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The 23-year-old has been a beast in the G League, averaging 21 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.3 assists across 13 starts while shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.3% from the free throw line.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a beast for workouts and outdoor adventures, with a tough titanium body and a bright display.
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Mayfield’s contract — five years left at $3.5 million per — is a beast for a third-pair guy who’s 32 and injury-prone.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Rear numeral is inscribed in 9/10 black sharpie to Raiders tight end Foster Moreau, reading, ‘To 87, Keep being a beast on the field & even better guy off of it!
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a beast for workouts and outdoor adventures, with a tough titanium body and a bright display.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
Mayfield’s contract — five years left at $3.5 million per — is a beast for a third-pair guy who’s 32 and injury-prone.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Rear numeral is inscribed in 9/10 black sharpie to Raiders tight end Foster Moreau, reading, ‘To 87, Keep being a beast on the field & even better guy off of it!
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Beast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beast. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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beast
noun1
a
: a four-footed mammal as distinguished from human beings and from lower animals both with and without backbones
b
: a farm animal especially when kept for heavy work
2
: a mean or brutal person
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