frog

noun

ˈfrȯg 

ˈfräg

1

: any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (such as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet compare toad

2

: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse see hoof illustration

3

a

: a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool

b

: an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes

4

often Frog disparaging + offensive : frenchman

5

: a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail

6

: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness

had a frog in his throat

7

: the nut of a violin bow

8

: a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase

Examples of frog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Frogs, lizards and crustaceans have also been known to transfer lungworm when ingested by animals. —Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

The parasite can cause severe neurological symptoms, with highest risk for those consuming raw freshwater crab, prawns, frogs, snails and unwashed produce. —Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

In general, Hutts read as a frog-slug hybrid, neither of which is known for muscle definition. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026

The frogs fall into six or seven genetically distinct species, despite looking nearly identical to one another. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026

This is the hilarious frogs-to-riches origin story of Jim Henson's beloved Muppet pals starring Kermit and the gang. —Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026

For nearly two centuries, scientists classified a small brown frog living in the rainforests of Southeast Asia as a single species called Limnonectes kuhlii. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

The researchers detected significant interbreeding between the frog populations. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026

The Frogman is described as a 4-foot-tall, frog-like creature reportedly seen in the area since 1955. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English frogge, from Old English frogga; akin to Old High German frosk frog; senses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 unclearly derived & perhaps of distinct origin

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing frog

• African clawed frog
• clawed frog
• frog kick
• frog-march
• frog spit
• have a frog in one's throat
• leopard frog
• poison dart frog
• tree frog
• wood frog

Rhymes for frog

• blog
• bog
• clog
• cog
• dog
• flog
• fog
• grog
• hog
• jog
• log
• og

Kids Definition

frog

noun

ˈfrȯg 

ˈfräg

1

a

: any of various tailless leaping amphibians that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet and that spend more of their time in the water than the related toads

b

: a hoarse condition

have a frog in one's throat

2

: an ornamental fastening for a garment (as a jacket)

Medical Definition

frog

noun

ˈfrȯg, ˈfräg 

1

: any of various smooth-skinned web-footed largely aquatic tailless agile leaping amphibians (as of the suborder Diplasiocoela)

2

: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse

3

: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness

had a frog in his throat