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plural prey also preys
preyed; preying
preyer noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The lion stalked its prey. The bird circled above looking for prey. The seals are easy prey for sharks. Too often elderly people are easy prey for swindlers and other criminals.
Recent Examples on the Web
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 July 2022 This focus often leads to the introduction of features that are addictive and prey on teens’ insecurities and desire for social approval. Eric Reicin, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Burmese pythons, which are not native to Florida, prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Burmese pythons, which are not native to Florida, prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 The species' prey, including green turtles, seabirds and stingrays, avoid shallow water, often areas with seagrass. Rachel Fadem, CNN, 26 July 2022 Environmentalists say the reduction of grasshoppers diminishes the food source of other wildlife that prey on them. CBS News, 27 June 2022 Environmentalists say the reduction of grasshoppers diminishes the food source of other wildlife that prey on them. The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 June 2022 The balls' movement mimics prey, so kittens and elder cats alike will love chasing them around and around. Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2022 Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 In real life, Henry’s consorts may have been prey to misogynist social standards and a fickle monarch’s whims. Celia Wren, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Massasaugas primarily prey on small rodents such mice and voles, but will sometimes eat frogs and other snakes. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022 But at the same time, there are lots of reasonable criticisms—true crime podcasts do inevitably prey on people’s suffering, and the victims portrayed are disproportionately white middle-class women. ELLE, 11 Aug. 2022 The giant hornets prey on other social insects—such as wasps and honeybees—using those species’ larvae as food for their own larvae. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2022 Others prey upon more basic, primal fears, like zombies, scary clowns and creepy scarecrows. Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 Some animals prey on ungulates, and numerous organisms depend on the biological activity sparked by hooves and the spreading of seeds and other material in migrators’ urine and feces. Robin Lloyd, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2022 Disinformation can prey on that type of response to spread. Heather Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2022 See More
Noun
These young people fell prey to Larry Ray during their college years. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 July 2022 This focus often leads to the introduction of features that are addictive and prey on teens’ insecurities and desire for social approval. Eric Reicin, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Burmese pythons, which are not native to Florida, prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Burmese pythons, which are not native to Florida, prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. Fox News, 5 Aug. 2022 The species' prey, including green turtles, seabirds and stingrays, avoid shallow water, often areas with seagrass. Rachel Fadem, CNN, 26 July 2022 Environmentalists say the reduction of grasshoppers diminishes the food source of other wildlife that prey on them. CBS News, 27 June 2022 Environmentalists say the reduction of grasshoppers diminishes the food source of other wildlife that prey on them. The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 June 2022 The balls' movement mimics prey, so kittens and elder cats alike will love chasing them around and around. Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2022 Verb
Though most scams target external job candidates, others prey on internal employees. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 In real life, Henry’s consorts may have been prey to misogynist social standards and a fickle monarch’s whims. Celia Wren, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Massasaugas primarily prey on small rodents such mice and voles, but will sometimes eat frogs and other snakes. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022 But at the same time, there are lots of reasonable criticisms—true crime podcasts do inevitably prey on people’s suffering, and the victims portrayed are disproportionately white middle-class women. ELLE, 11 Aug. 2022 The giant hornets prey on other social insects—such as wasps and honeybees—using those species’ larvae as food for their own larvae. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2022 Others prey upon more basic, primal fears, like zombies, scary clowns and creepy scarecrows. Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 Some animals prey on ungulates, and numerous organisms depend on the biological activity sparked by hooves and the spreading of seeds and other material in migrators’ urine and feces. Robin Lloyd, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2022 Disinformation can prey on that type of response to spread. Heather Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English preie, from Anglo-French, from Latin praeda; akin to Latin prehendere to grasp, seize — more at get
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French preier, from Latin praedari, from praeda
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Time Traveler
The first known use of prey was in the 13th century Phrases Containing prey
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