O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

alligator

/ælɪˈɡætər/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does alligator mean?

noun

A large reptile with a broad, rounded snout and powerful jaws, native to the southeastern United States and China. It is a carnivorous animal that inhabits freshwater environments.

Example

"The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank, its scaly skin glistening in the morning light."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for alligator

Antonyms of alligator

Rhymes with alligator

Etymologically related