vertebrates Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition plural noun. animals with a backbone or spine. Example Sentence Mammals have backbones therefore they are vertebrates More Example Sentences Mammals are also classified as vertebrates. Synonyms animals; creatures; fauna Antonyms spineless; not vertebrate; without a backbone Hear It! Say It! Write It! vertebrates Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: