# boar

/ˈbɔɹ/ (US) · /bˈɔː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/boar
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a wild pig that is known for being strong and sometimes aggressive. It has thick hair and long, sharp teeth called tusks.

For teachers: a wild, uncastrated pig (Sus scrofa) from which domestic swine are descended; also refers to the uncastrated male of the domestic pig.

## Examples

- The hikers saw a wild boar running through the forest.
- Hunters in the region often track wild boar during the winter months when the animals are more active.
- The ancient tapestry depicts a group of noblemen on horseback pursuing a massive boar through a dense thicket of oak trees.

## Usage notes

- The plural can be either 'boar' or 'boars', though 'boar' is more common in a hunting context.

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