Synonyms for

Newt

Verb / nu:t / Another word for newt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, usually bright-colored salamander that lives both on land and in water

Synonyms & similar words

triton salamander eft amphibian frog toad reptile lizard gecko chameleon iguana crocodile alligator caiman turtle tortoise snake python cobra

Synonyms by register

Formal

salamander

Informal

lizard

Literary

eft

Common collocations

  • common newt
  • smooth newt
  • great crested newt
  • palmate newt
  • aquatic newt
  • terrestrial newt
  • newt species

Word family

noun newt

Usage note

A newt is a type of salamander. The word 'eft' is an older term for a newt, particularly in its juvenile terrestrial stage.

Example sentences

  1. The newt crawled out of the water onto the rocks.
  2. I caught a newt in my net.
  3. The newt's bright orange belly was visible in the water.
  4. My favorite animal at the pet store was the newt.
  5. The newt is a type of amphibian.

Quotes

  • I think my spirit animal might be a newt. They're bright, small, and a bit magical.
  • The newt represents transformation and regeneration. We can learn a lot from this little amphibian.
  • The newt may be small, but it has a big impact on its ecosystem.

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