wolf spider

noun

: any of various active wandering ground spiders (family Lycosidae)

Examples of wolf spider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In August 1693, an anonymous Neapolitan doctor even tested the connection between the bite of a wolf spider and tarantism. — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 10 Nov. 2026

Moving Indoors in the Cold Spiders such as cellar spiders, wolf spiders, and hobo spiders move indoors as the weather cools—just like many other insects. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 23 Oct. 2026

People in North Texas are also likely to come across wolf spiders, garden spiders and even tarantulas, especially during the warmer months like July and August. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026

The wolf spider, garden spider and the house spider are most common in Tampa, Florida. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wolf spider

• collider
• confider
• divider
• insider
• outsider
• provider
• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider

Kids Definition

wolf spider

noun

: any of various active wandering spiders of which most do not build a web but chase and catch their prey