alligator
noun/ˈælɪɡeɪtər/
Frequency rank: #9,335 most common English word
Meaning
a large reptile with a broad snout, found mainly in the southeastern United States and China.
Example sentence
During our swamp tour, we spotted alligator sunning itself on the riverbank.
Synonyms & related words
- gator
- croc
- reptile
- crocodilian
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