Synonyms for

Otter

Verb / ˈɑ:tɜ: / Another word for otter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A semiaquatic mammal with webbed feet and a long, narrow tail, typically found in fresh water.

Synonyms & similar words

beaver muskrat mink weasel ferret badger stoat polecat coypu chinchilla squirrel rat mouse hamster gerbil rabbit hare fox wolf

Synonyms by register

Formal

lutrine mammal aquatic carnivore

Informal

water dog river rat

Literary

stream sprite water weasel

Antonyms

land dweller terrestrial mammal dry-land animal non-aquatic creature

Common collocations

  • playful otter
  • sea otter
  • river otter
  • otter cub
  • otter slide
  • otter family
  • otter hunting

Word family

noun otter
adjective lutrine

Usage note

The word 'otter' specifically refers to semi-aquatic mammals of the subfamily Lutrinae. While sometimes colloquially called 'water dogs', this is not a formal synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The otter swam gracefully through the water.
  2. The otter used its paws to catch a fish.
  3. I saw an otter family playing by the river.
  4. The otter's fur is very soft and thick.
  5. The otter is an excellent swimmer.

Quotes

  • 'The otter is a symbol of curiosity and playfulness.' - Karen Shanor
  • 'The otter is a creature of the water, so to have contact with water is to hold the essence of otter.' - Ted Andrews
  • 'Every otter is a master of the art of joyful living, which is in large part a matter of perspective.' - Kent Nerburn

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