# bigfoot

/ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ (US) · /bˈɪɡfʊt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bigfoot
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a large, hairy creature that some people believe lives in the forests of North America. It is often described as looking like a mix between a human and a giant ape.

For teachers: A large, ape-like creature of North American folklore, typically described as bipedal and covered in dark hair. Encountered chiefly in cryptozoology and pop-culture references.

## Examples

- Some people claim they saw a bigfoot in the woods.
- The documentary explores various sightings of bigfoot in the Pacific Northwest, though no physical evidence has ever been found.
- While skeptics dismiss bigfoot as a combination of hoaxes and misidentified bears, the legend remains a significant part of regional folklore and continues to attract amateur researchers.

## Usage notes

- Often capitalized as 'Bigfoot' when referring to the specific legendary individual; lowercase is common when referring to the species generally.

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