gator

noun

ga·​tor ˈgā-tər 

: alligator

Examples of gator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People who live in Florida must also realize that the alligators were here first, and not be so quick to call a trapper when a gator is sunning in a public space. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

By that time, the gator had released the woman, who was holding onto a paddleboard, and got scared off by the approaching boat. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Instead, the gator grabbed her right arm and dragged her underwater. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The new thriller, in development since at least 2024, brings the teeth-gnashing to New York, which sees gators in the streets and sewers after a hurricane hits the city. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 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