toad

noun/toʊd/

Frequency rank: #9,210 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a small amphibian similar to a frog, typically with dry warty skin and spending more time on land.

Illustration for the English word “toad”

Example sentence

The children gathered around the pond to watch the toad sitting on a lily pad.

Synonyms & related words

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