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
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
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Later on, the younger kids in bed, a gathering of lawn chairs, clinking ice, and summer crickets or cicadas, frogs, whatever, Ray, what is that?
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David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
On this new home, life evolves at incredible speed (a frog’s eggs become tadpoles with the ability to float within seconds), and there are toxic liquids that threaten the seeds’ viability for fulfilling their biological purpose, as well as a sky with multiple moons and Saturn-like rings.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Those non-native species can introduce potentially fatal diseases into the ecosystem, killing off other frogs, or even snakes and salamanders.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The eight-course tasting menu is worth the splurge since you’ll dine on delicacies like frog legs and foie gras.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Contact with bare hands, lack of hydration and no biosecurity protocols left the frogs vulnerable to stress, heat and potential disease, the report read.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
In that collection, over 100 scientists from four continents explain how frogs, trees, ducks and lions stand to benefit when refugia in their habitats are identified and safeguarded.
—Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
The primary light gets pretty bright at 300 lumens, and its frog-eye convex lens spreads its beam across a wide beam up to 180 ft (55 m) ahead.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
At that time, tamales were filled with ingredients such as chili, beans, squash, and meat from local animals such as turkey, rabbit, axolotl, frog, and even fish.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
On this new home, life evolves at incredible speed (a frog’s eggs become tadpoles with the ability to float within seconds), and there are toxic liquids that threaten the seeds’ viability for fulfilling their biological purpose, as well as a sky with multiple moons and Saturn-like rings.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
Those non-native species can introduce potentially fatal diseases into the ecosystem, killing off other frogs, or even snakes and salamanders.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The eight-course tasting menu is worth the splurge since you’ll dine on delicacies like frog legs and foie gras.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Contact with bare hands, lack of hydration and no biosecurity protocols left the frogs vulnerable to stress, heat and potential disease, the report read.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
In that collection, over 100 scientists from four continents explain how frogs, trees, ducks and lions stand to benefit when refugia in their habitats are identified and safeguarded.
—Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
The primary light gets pretty bright at 300 lumens, and its frog-eye convex lens spreads its beam across a wide beam up to 180 ft (55 m) ahead.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
At that time, tamales were filled with ingredients such as chili, beans, squash, and meat from local animals such as turkey, rabbit, axolotl, frog, and even fish.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Frog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frog. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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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
noun1
: 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
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