Synonyms for

Reptiles

Verb / ˈreptaɪlz / Another word for reptiles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Reptiles are cold-blooded animals with scaly skin and lay eggs on land or in water.

Synonyms & similar words

reptile reptilian lizards snakes turtles crocodiles dinosaurs chameleons geckos dragons iguanas alligators serpents vipers cobras pythons tortoises newts salamanders

Synonyms by register

Formal

chelonian ophidian saurian lizard snake turtle

Informal

cold-blooded creatures scaly things lizards and snakes

Literary

serpents wyrms basilisks

Antonyms

mammals birds amphibians insects fish vertebrates

Common collocations

  • cold-blooded reptiles
  • ancient reptiles
  • extinct reptiles
  • reptiles and amphibians
  • reptiles and birds
  • reptiles of the world
  • terrarium reptiles

Word family

noun reptile
adjective reptilian

Usage note

Reptiles are a class of vertebrates characterized by scales and cold-bloodedness. The term is often used in contrast to mammals and birds.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a lizard in the garden today.
  2. My favorite reptile is the turtle.
  3. The crocodile is a dangerous reptile.
  4. Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived a long time ago.
  5. The chameleon is a reptile that can change colors.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a reptile, I'm cold-blooded, I'm not going to be sweating on stage, I'm going to make sure everybody else is sweating.' - Slash
  • 'I think reptiles are very interesting. Snakes and crocodiles are really cool.' - Kendra Wilkinson
  • 'I have a fascination with reptiles. Snakes, alligators, crocodiles, you name it.' - Michael Phelps

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