gator

noun

ga·​tor ˈgā-tər 

: alligator

Examples of gator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Been seeing a lot of white tail deer and the occasional gator, bobcat, hog, and even a coyote a few weeks ago! — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

Officials captured and euthanized the 8-foot-7-inch gator that bit the young boy, according to WESH. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

After arriving at the scene, an officer was able to capture the 8-foot gator, while the child was taken to a hospital for their injuries. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Dead fish get tossed to the gators who’ve come to know there’s a free meal coming. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gator

• cater
• crater
• frater
• freighter
• grater
• greater
• hater
• krater
• later
• plater
• prater
• rater

Kids Definition

gator

noun

ga·​tor ˈgāt-ər 

: alligator