reptile

noun

ˈrep-ˌtī(-ə)l How to pronounce reptile (audio)
Definition of reptilenext
as in dog
a person whose behavior is offensive to others the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies

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Recent Examples of reptile Working with the British Antarctic Survey, Thomson was mapping the area's rock layers and collected marine reptile fossils to help with future dating efforts. — CBS News, 30 June 2026 Working with the British Antarctic Survey, Thomson was mapping the area's rock layers and collected marine reptile fossils to help with future dating efforts. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Sheltered Spaces Wasps may start a nest in any sheltered spaces where there is light, warmth, cover from the elements, and protection from predators like other insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 The vertebra or backbone was found in 1985 by a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) expedition, but was initially assessed as belonging to a large reptile, according to a statement from London’s Natural History Museum on Monday. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reptile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptile
  1. dog
  2. clown
  3. jerk
  4. snake
  5. skunk
  6. beast
  7. joker
  8. toad
Noun
  • This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of dog
Noun
  • The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of clown
Noun
  • For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Definition of jerk
Noun
  • There, students can see animals including snakes, axolotls, tiger salamanders, turtles, toads, frogs, tarantulas, millipedes, bunnies and owls, Wieser said.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • These birds will eventually be released on Palmyra Atoll, a brown snake-free island in the Pacific Ocean.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of snake
Noun
  • Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • Each song is about a different mythical beast, with a moral within each story.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026
  • Perhaps another beast could be used for making hamburgers instead.
    — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Definition of beast
Noun
  • Clooney might be known as the joker of the two.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
  • Like any public hearing, there were a few jokers who had some strange outbursts, but the majority of the over a dozen speakers weren’t satisfied with Gower’s presentation and used their times to ask questions of the owners as to what has taken so long with this project.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Definition of joker
Noun
  • Harmony From toad races and K-9 agility courses, to mini golf and vintage shopping, Harmony has countless ways to celebrate America's birthday.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • The first signs that your pet has ingested bufotoxin from the cane toad are bright red gums and excessive drooling.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Definition of toad

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