Example Sentences
"Dogs, birds, and fish are all vertebrates."
"Humans are vertebrates because we have a spine."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of vertebrate?
Study Tips
To remember vertebrate, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.