plural alligators
1
: a large reptile that has a long body, thick skin, and sharp teeth, that lives in the tropical parts of the U.S. and China, and that is related to crocodiles
2
: the skin of an alligator used for making shoes and other products
—often used before another noun
alligator shoes
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/alligator. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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