leopard frog

noun

: a common frog (Lithobates pipiens synonym Rana pipiens) of northern North America that is bright green or brown with large black white-margined blotches on the back

also : a similar frog (L. sphenocephalus synonym R. sphenocephala) chiefly of the southeastern U.S.

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Examples of leopard frog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That includes common visitors like tree frogs, green frogs, leopard frogs, spring peepers, and toads, depending on your location. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025

Jaguars, leopard frogs, condors:Here are some of Arizona's most imperiled species Is a bobcat the same as a lynx? —The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024

Wildlife in danger:Jaguars, leopard frogs, condors: Here are some of Arizona's most imperiled species Jake Frederico covers environment issues for The Arizona Republic and azcentral. —Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2023

Chiricahua leopard frog slowly recovering Once found in more than 400 aquatic sites in the Southwest, the Chiricahua leopard frog is now found at fewer than 80. —Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for leopard frog

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Kids Definition

leopard frog

noun

: a common spotted frog of the eastern U.S.