1
a
archaic
: a noxious creature that creeps, hisses, or stings
b
: snake
2
3
: a treacherous person
Examples of serpent in a Sentence
an Aztec carving of a feathered serpent representing the god Quetzalcoatl
beware the temptations of the serpent
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The print could be set to match her serpent theme, or in reference to Bryan Fury, also from Tekken, fans speculate.
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 10 May 2024
This serpent, a symbol that has been a part of Megan’s journey since the start of the year, holds a special meaning to her ardent supporters.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 7 May 2024
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 10 May 2024
This serpent, a symbol that has been a part of Megan’s journey since the start of the year, holds a special meaning to her ardent supporters.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for serpent
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“Serpent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serpent. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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serpent
noun
ser·pent
ˈsər-pənt 
: a usually large snake
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