1
a
archaic
: a noxious creature that creeps, hisses, or stings
b
: snake
2
3
: a treacherous person
Examples of serpent in a Sentence
an Aztec carving of a feathered serpent representing the god Quetzalcoatl
beware the temptations of the serpent
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The site covers around six square miles and is centered on the Castillo, or Kukulcán pyramid, where each equinox the shadow of a serpent appears to slither down the steps.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
At the spring and autumn equinoxes, the shadow of a serpent appears to slither down the steps of the main Kukulcán pyramid.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Resa swimwear was the Millie bikini top in serpent, which retails for $68, and Ernie-style bottoms in the same print, which retail for $55.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Nagatitan’s name references Naga, a serpent-like being in some Asian religious traditions that is prominently depicted in various Thai temples.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
At the spring and autumn equinoxes, the shadow of a serpent appears to slither down the steps of the main Kukulcán pyramid.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Resa swimwear was the Millie bikini top in serpent, which retails for $68, and Ernie-style bottoms in the same print, which retail for $55.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Nagatitan’s name references Naga, a serpent-like being in some Asian religious traditions that is prominently depicted in various Thai temples.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for serpent
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“Serpent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serpent. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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serpent
noun
ser·pent
ˈsər-pənt 
: a usually large snake
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