kangaroos
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˌkæŋɡɝˈuz// UK //kˈæŋɡɐɹˌuːz// kan·ga·roos
n. large Australian animals that move by hopping on their strong back legs. They have long tails for balance and mothers carry their babies in a pocket on their stomach.
n. large marsupials native to Australia, belonging to the family Macropodidae. Characterised by powerful hind legs, a long muscular tail, and a pouch in which females carry their young.
Kangaroos hop across the grassy plains of Australia.
During our trip to the outback, we saw several kangaroos grazing near the waterhole at dusk.
The unique locomotion of kangaroos allows them to cover vast distances efficiently, as their tendons act like springs to store and release energy with every hop.
Usage
The plural form of 'kangaroo'.