Elephant/ˈelɪfənt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Visualize Size Think of an elephant as an animal as big as a small truck. An elephant can weigh as much as a garbage truck. Pro Tip 2/3Remarkable Memory Elephants are known for their impressive memory, often used metaphorically. Just like an elephant, I never forget a face. Pro Tip 3/3Not a Pet Unlike common pets, elephants are wild and kept in sanctuaries or zoos. Though I love elephants, I visit them at the zoo, not at home.