axolotl

noun

ax·​o·​lotl ˈak-sə-ˌlä-tᵊl 

: any of several salamanders (genus Ambystoma especially A. mexicanum and A. tigrinum) of mountain lakes of Mexico and the western U.S. that ordinarily live and breed in the larval form without metamorphosing

Examples of axolotl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Julianna Sellers joined the protest in an inflatable axolotl (endangered salamander) suit, inspired by Portland Protestors donning silly costumes while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this year. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

As its habitat disappears, the axolotl has also become a strong symbol of both environmental loss and survival. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The aquarium has helped more than 3,300 trafficked animals, including corals, reptiles, fish and axolotls. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

There, students can see animals including snakes, axolotls, tiger salamanders, turtles, toads, frogs, tarantulas, millipedes, bunnies and owls, Wieser said. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Nahuatl āxōlōtl

First Known Use

circa 1786, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for axolotl

• volatile
• nonvolatile

Kids Definition

axolotl

noun

ax·​o·​lotl ˈak-sə-ˌlät-əl 

: any of several salamanders of mountain lakes of Mexico and the western U.S. that ordinarily live and breed while keeping the larval form