gator

noun

ga·​tor ˈgā-tər How to pronounce gator (audio)

Examples of gator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Thousands sign Albert the alligator petition Cavallaro's neighbors and thousands of strangers have shown support for his plight, with more than 128,000 people signing an online petition on Change.org for the man and his gator to be reunited. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 At the end of the tram tour, people walk a short distance back to see a gator hangout that King pointed out or walk along the Bobcat Boardwalk or a trail through a hammock near the Visitors Center. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The gigantic gators measure more than 13 feet long and tilt the scales at over 1,000 pounds. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2024 Rare type of alligator The renowned zoo has 10 American alligators, and Thibodaux is a rare leucistic gator, which have translucent white skin and deep blue eyes, according to the Audubon Nature Institute. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024 The department did not say where the alligator may have come from, but noted to local station ABC7 that the large gator would be transported to safer waters. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023 When the procedure was done, crews had removed $7 worth of coins from the gator’s belly, KETV reported. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2024 The intention of the gator was not to terrify residents, but to create a spot for turtles and birds to gather. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2024 Will the ladies have to face a gator on the path to finding everlasting love? Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gator was in 1844

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“Gator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gator. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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gator

noun
ga·​tor ˈgāt-ər How to pronounce gator (audio)
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