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 capitalized 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

The city of San Diego Parks and Recreation department states Black Mountain Open Space Park has more than 80 species of birds, bobcats, deer, frogs, kangaroo rats and rattlesnakes. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025

In slideshows that accompany each track, Meléndez-Badillo shares snippets of Puerto Rican history — covering the origins of the Puerto Rican flag, women's suffrage, the independence movement and the island's beloved coquí frogs. —Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025

These frogs, known for their adventurous diet, are well-adapted to both fresh and saltwater environments. —Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025

Eve’s love story continues to captivate fans who are hoping to ditch the frogs and ride off into the sunset with their own successful Prince Charming. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025

There’s an art gallery, the Birds of Prey Center, an otter exhibit, and Desertarium, which features turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and more. —Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025

In wealthy pockets, Babylonic trees planted in perfect lines draw your eye up and away from the tar-colored skins of frogs pancaked by SUVs. —Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025

Another shot, another frog, and another, and another. —Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

The Grand Prize for Colombia and Chile was awarded to Chilean photographer Felipe Esteban Toledo who, while looking to photograph frogs’ mating rituals at a lagoon in Valdivia’s Parque Saval, noticed a pair of Ringed Kingfishers hunting fish. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

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