gator

noun

ga·​tor ˈgā-tər How to pronounce gator (audio)

Examples of gator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, gloves, and a protective face mask like a gator to pull up over your chin. Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024 In the video shared June 23 on Facebook, Lancaster reaches into a nondescript box along a walkway at Colorado Gator Farm in Mosca and pulls out the ring — and a small gator — to present to Sam Bogle. Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2024 Paws cut off bear in California:Black bear struck and killed by car is found with all 4 paws cut off, stolen Round 2: Bear versus gator No. 2 After that encounter, the bear swims close to the river's shoreline where a second alligator appears to lurk. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024 According to another local outlet, KCTV, the 14-inch-long gator was brought to Lakeview by Thorni Ridge Exotics Mobile Petting Zoo. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for gator 

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gator was in 1844

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“Gator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gator. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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gator

noun
ga·​tor ˈgāt-ər How to pronounce gator (audio)
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