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Definition prey in American English

prey noun

[uncountable] noun
/preɪ/
1

an animal that is caught by another animal and eaten

Example

Spiders usually catch their prey by building webs.

Synonyms and related words
adult amphibian animal
2

someone that a criminal or dishonest person attacks, cheats, or harms

Example

a hired killer stalking his prey

Example

Homeless children were easy prey for drug dealers and pimps in the capital.

Synonyms and related words
dupe sitting duck sitting target
Definition prey in American English