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wolf spider

noun

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

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The white-knuckled wolf spider is one of 38 species of wolf spiders that live in the U.K. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 When the eight-eyed wolf spider birthed more than 100 babies in his girlfriend's living room, Skyler Hutto had to use all his powers of persuasion to convince her not to slaughter them all. Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025 To lower the chances of a wolf spider living in your home, avoid clutter, such as piles of clothing or cardboard boxes. Carrie Madormo, Health, 6 Sep. 2025 Some even have similar violin patterns, such as the giant huntsman spider (which is much larger—about the size of a drink coaster!) or wolf spiders and fishing spiders. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wolf spider

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wolf spider was in 1608

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“Wolf spider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolf%20spider. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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

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