nonvenomous

adjective

non·​ven·​om·​ous ˌnän-ˈve-nə-məs 

: not venomous

a nonvenomous snake

Examples of nonvenomous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though Elordi filmed in the coffin with a nonvenomous boa constrictor, his character Nate Jacobs is killed by a rattlesnake in the shocking scene. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Many misidentify water moccasins with other nonvenomous aquatic snakes. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Meet some of their favorite venomous and nonvenomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

But there’s little debate that snakes — both venomous and nonvenomous species — play key roles in their respective ecosystems. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonvenomous

• venomous

Medical Definition

nonvenomous

adjective

non·​ven·​om·​ous -ˈven-ə-məs 

: not venomous