constrictor

noun

con·​stric·​tor kən-ˈstrik-tər 

1

: a muscle that contracts a cavity or orifice or compresses an organ

2

: a snake (such as a boa constrictor) that coils around and compresses prey

3

: one that constricts

Examples of constrictor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Burmese pythons are one of the state’s most notorious invasive species, and the FWC has implemented several efforts to remove the large nonvenomous constrictors from our ecosystem — primarily by humanely killing them. —Nbc South Florida, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025

Pythons are constrictors, known to grip prey in their jaws, coil around it, then squeeze until the victim capitulates. —Mark Price, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025

Boa constrictors can reach up to 13 feet as adults. —Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025

The constrictor, named for Rolf Blomberg, the Swedish naturalist who first described the species, can reach six feet in length and comes in an array of earthy browns, oranges and reds, with patterned spots along its sides. —Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing constrictor

• boa constrictor

Rhymes for constrictor

• predictor
• stricter
• victor
• vasoconstrictor

Kids Definition

constrictor

noun

con·​stric·​tor kən-ˈstrik-tər 

: a snake that kills its prey by coiling around and crushing it

Medical Definition

constrictor

noun

con·​stric·​tor -ˈstrik-tər 

: a muscle that contracts a cavity or orifice or compresses an organ see inferior constrictor, middle constrictor, superior constrictor