American bison

noun

1. bison ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of American bison¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The study's methodology could also be adapted to reconstruct the causes of population declines and range collapses of other large herbivores, including American bison, to improve awareness of past threats and enrich current conservation plans.

From Science Daily

Large herbivores like the American bison and the white rhinoceros traditionally clipped grass and ate shrubs, reducing available wildfire fuel.

From Scientific American

Displayed for educational purposes, the wild creatures include deer, antlers, birds and Floyd, an impressive North American bison.

From Seattle Times

Before European colonization, North America had an estimated 30 to 60 million plains bison, one of two subspecies of the American bison.

From New York Times

American bison, also known as buffalo, have bounced back from near-extinction in the 1880s but remain absent from most of the grasslands they once occupied.

From Seattle Times