Synonyms for

Alligators

Verb / ˈælʌˌgeɪtɜ:z / Another word for alligators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Alligators are large, carnivorous reptiles with a long snout and powerful jaws.

Synonyms & similar words

gator alligator crocodile gator caiman leatherback reptile lizard dragon serpent snake boa python viper cobra mamba rattlesnake anaconda tortoise turtle chelonian terrapin

Example sentences

  1. The alligators basked in the sun on the riverbank.
  2. We saw an alligator swimming in the lake.
  3. The zoo has a large exhibit of alligators and crocodiles.
  4. The alligator snapped its jaws at the prey.
  5. The alligator is a fierce predator of the swamp.

Quotes

  • 'I'm like a lion in a way. I have a lot of fight in me. I grew up in the swamps of Louisiana hunting alligators.' - Troy Landry
  • 'I'd rather wrestle a bunch of alligators than play the piano.' - Richard M. Nixon
  • 'I've been chased by an alligator, I've been bitten by a rattlesnake.' - Billy Graham

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