Synonyms for

Snails

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

Definition

Snails are small, slimy animals with a soft body and a hard shell. They move very slowly and are often found in gardens.

Synonyms & similar words

escargot snail escargot slug mollusk shellfish oyster clam cockle conch muscle whelk periwinkle abalone nautilus cuttlefish squid octopus kraken cephalopod

Synonyms by register

Formal

gastropod mollusk

Informal

slowpoke sluggard

Literary

terrene traveler earthbound crawler

Antonyms

fast quick speedy rapid swift hasty

Common collocations

  • garden snail
  • sea snail
  • snail mail
  • snail's pace
  • snail trail
  • snail venom
  • snail shell

Word family

noun snail
adjective snaily

Usage note

The term 'snail' is most commonly used to refer to the slow-moving nature of the creature. 'Snail mail' is an informal term for postal mail, contrasting with email.

Example sentences

  1. The snails are crawling on the sidewalk.
  2. I don't like the way snails feel.
  3. The snails in my garden are eating my plants.
  4. Snails are often used in French cuisine.
  5. I found a snail shell on the beach.

Quotes

  • I wish I was a snail, carrying my home on my back. - Tabitha Suzuma
  • “A snail's pace is a good enough pace for me.” - Atticus
  • “The snail, through its slime, helps flowers grow, and without the snail, flowers would die.” - Matshona Dhliwayo

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