snakebite

noun

snake·​bite ˈsnāk-ˌbīt 

: the bite of a snake and especially a venomous snake

Examples of snakebite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their findings suggest that broader protection against elapid snakebites using fewer ingredients is on the horizon, contradicting the popular theory that the best antivenoms require large (and costly) amounts of antibodies. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025

Echinacea plant flowers were initially used medicinally for respiratory tract infections, tooth pain, and snakebites. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025

Most snakebites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing, according to the U.S. Forest Service. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025

The majority of snakebites are recorded from April to October, when both snakes and humans are most active outdoors and likely to cross each other’s paths. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 11 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snakebite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

snakebite

noun

snake·​bite -ˌbīt 

: the bite of a snake and especially a poisonous snake

Medical Definition

snakebite

noun

snake·​bite -ˌbīt 

: the bite of a snake

also : the condition resulting from the bite of a venomous snake and characterized by variable symptoms (as pain and swelling at the puncture site, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, or internal bleeding)