biology
- noun
- B1
- Top 5000
the study of living things, such as plants and animals, and of how their bodies work
We looked at onion cells through a microscope in biology.
The biology trip to the forest ended with very muddy boots.
She needs good marks in biology to train as a vet.
His notebook is full of drawings of leaves for biology.
Common collocations: study biology · marine biology · human biology · biology lesson · biology lab · a degree in biology
Part of: School subjects, School and teaching, Science and technology
Forms
- plural
- biologies (rare)