frog

noun

ˈfrȯg 

ˈfräg

1

: any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (such as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet compare toad

2

: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse see hoof illustration

3

a

: a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool

b

: an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes

4

often capitalized disparaging + offensive : frenchman

5

: a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail

6

: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness

had a frog in his throat

7

: the nut of a violin bow

8

: a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase

Examples of frog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bronze pieces were also wrapped in organic material, ranging from Bracken stems and frogs to the inner back of trees, creating a wrap that was strong enough to hold all the pieces together for 3,000 years, according to the release. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025

Eve’s love story continues to captivate fans who are hoping to ditch the frogs and ride off into the sunset with their own successful Prince Charming. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025

There’s an art gallery, the Birds of Prey Center, an otter exhibit, and Desertarium, which features turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and more. —Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025

In wealthy pockets, Babylonic trees planted in perfect lines draw your eye up and away from the tar-colored skins of frogs pancaked by SUVs. —Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025

Dead and dying frogs lay all around us. —Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

These ‘office frogs’ are usually Gen Z and aren’t afraid of taking a leap (or hop) of faith. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Enlist the help of birds, frogs and cats Hanging a bird feeder near your door can help control the spider population, as birds will eat any bugs and spiders hanging around. —Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025

Some of the dishes included turtle, bull frogs and sea cucumber – all considered traditional ingredients in China and many other parts of the world. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English frogge, from Old English frogga; akin to Old High German frosk frog; senses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 unclearly derived & perhaps of distinct origin

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing frog

• African clawed frog
• clawed frog
• frog kick
• frog-march
• frog spit
• have a frog in one's throat
• leopard frog
• poison dart frog
• tree frog
• wood frog

Rhymes for frog

• blog
• bog
• clog
• cog
• dog
• flog
• fog
• grog
• hog
• jog
• log
• og

Kids Definition

frog

noun

ˈfrȯg 

ˈfräg

1

a

: any of various tailless leaping amphibians that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet and that spend more of their time in the water than the related toads

b

: a hoarse condition

have a frog in one's throat

2

: an ornamental fastening for a garment (as a jacket)

Medical Definition

frog

noun

ˈfrȯg, ˈfräg 

1

: any of various smooth-skinned web-footed largely aquatic tailless agile leaping amphibians (as of the suborder Diplasiocoela)

2

: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse

3

: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness

had a frog in his throat