Synonyms for

Lizards

Verb / ˈlɪzɜ:dz / Another word for lizards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lizards are reptiles with scaly skin, four legs, and a long tail.

Synonyms & similar words

loungelizard lizard geckos chameleons iguanas dragons salamanders newts skinks anoles monitors tegus agamas whiptails swifts curlytails

Synonyms by register

Formal

reptiles

Literary

scaly creatures creeping things

Antonyms

mammals birds amphibians insects fish

Common collocations

  • lizards basking
  • lizard skin
  • lizard tail
  • lizard species
  • lizard population
  • lizard behavior
  • lizard habitat

Word family

noun lizard

Usage note

Lizards are a specific type of reptile. Avoid using 'lizard' as a general term for all reptiles, as this is inaccurate.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a lizard sunning itself on a rock.
  2. My pet lizard likes to eat crickets.
  3. Lizards can change their color to blend in with their surroundings.
  4. The lizard's tail broke off when it was caught by a predator.
  5. Some lizards can run on water.

Quotes

  • "The lizard in the sun disdains the mole" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "I have seen thee, queen of cheese, Lying quietly at your ease, Gently fanned by evening breeze, Thy fair form no flies dare seize." - James McIntyre
  • "For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do." - Isaac Watts (from the nursery rhyme 'The Devil's ABC')

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