Synonyms for

Spider

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

Definition

a small eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects for food

Synonyms & similar words

wanderer arachnid web-spinner insect-eater bug-catcher spinneret tarantula orb-weaver

Synonyms by register

Formal

arachnid

Informal

eight-legger

Literary

Arachne weaver

Common collocations

  • black widow spider
  • garden spider
  • spider web
  • spider bite
  • spider silk
  • huntsman spider
  • tarantula spider

Word family

noun spider
adjective spidery

Usage note

While 'arachnid' is a formal synonym, it refers to the broader class of creatures that includes spiders. 'Spider' is the common and generally preferred term.

Example sentences

  1. The spider wove a beautiful web in the corner of the room.
  2. I am scared of spiders because they have too many legs.
  3. The spider caught a fly in its web and began to eat it.
  4. The spider crawled up my arm and I freaked out.
  5. The spider's silk is stronger than steel.

Quotes

  • "I have always loved spiders, and I was fascinated by how they could control their web and their silk." - Isabella Rossellini
  • "I used to be scared of spiders. But now I have one as a pet. It's an amazing creature." - Brendon Urie
  • "I'm still fascinated by spiders. They're really interesting." - Nicolas Cage

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