Synonyms for

Python

Verb / ˈpaɪθɑ:n / Another word for python — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Python is a type of non-venomous snake found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is also a high-level programming language used for general-purpose programming.

Synonyms & similar words

python serpent snake boa constrictor viper cobra anaconda adder mamba aspid

Common collocations

  • python snake
  • python programming
  • python script
  • python interpreter
  • python code
  • python language
  • python developer

Word family

noun python

Usage note

The word 'python' most commonly refers to a large snake or the programming language. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two.

Example sentences

  1. The python is a very large and powerful snake.
  2. Python is a popular programming language used by many developers.
  3. The snake charmer was performing with a python snake.
  4. I used Python to create a program that solves math problems.
  5. The python's skin is very smooth and shiny.

Quotes

  • I'm not a great programmer; I'm just a good programmer with great habits. - Kent Beck
  • Programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute. - Harold Abelson
  • In Python, we don't say 'use a function to do this,' we say 'define a function to do this.' - Guido van Rossum

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