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

At that time, tamales were filled with ingredients such as chili, beans, squash, and meat from local animals such as turkey, rabbit, axolotl, frog, and even fish. —Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Boardwalks appear in several marshier sections, and birds, frogs, and small woodland animals are commonly seen, particularly in the morning. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

It was found that the frog was able to withstand not only the hornet's venom, but the physical pain inflicted by the sharp stinger as well, even to the point of having a stinger protrude through its mouth after snatching up the bug. —New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025

Some frog species also have an appetite for hornets. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2025

For now, at least, the frog still reigns. —Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2025

Avani Karthik 60 Minutes This is light years beyond my biology class, where the high point was dissecting frogs. —Henry Schuster, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025

Structures can take the shape of anything from reindeer and frogs to crawfish and fleur-de-lis. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

That frogs can be great boyfriends. —Maria Bamford, Vulture, 26 Nov. 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