as in snake
a limbless reptile with a long body
a viper sliding silently through the field
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of viper
These creatures included a spider, a snail, dog, bull, maggot, cockroach, two kinds of snake (a viper and a grass snake), and ants.
—
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
With a swift flick, the rope shoots forward, wrapping around the dummy’s horns like a viper striking its prey.
—Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Opossums also have traits that may help ocelots with foraging, according to the statement, such as resistance to viper venom.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025
Amidst the many water monitors and garden lizards, guests might catch a glimpse of a snake lounging along the preserve, with resident species spanning from the Russell’s viper to the king cobra, a colossal creature that’s capable of measuring in at more than five meters in length.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for viper
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
With a swift flick, the rope shoots forward, wrapping around the dummy’s horns like a viper striking its prey.
—Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Opossums also have traits that may help ocelots with foraging, according to the statement, such as resistance to viper venom.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025
Amidst the many water monitors and garden lizards, guests might catch a glimpse of a snake lounging along the preserve, with resident species spanning from the Russell’s viper to the king cobra, a colossal creature that’s capable of measuring in at more than five meters in length.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for viper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viper
Noun
-
So far, Shan’s keelback snakes have only been found in two parts of Yunnan province, a region of southern China bordering Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Serpentarium visitors can meet and pet Fáfnir and a number of snakes and alligators at the grand opening, Wilson said.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
For example, Rose’s eponymous collection of jewels includes 18-karat gold and diamond rings inspired by the soaring grace and strength of eagles, graceful serpent cuffs and natural diamond jewelry.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
-
The serpent is reclaiming the land, and the symbol is creation and transformation in Mesoamerican culture.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Viper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viper. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share