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Reptile

noun
/ˈrep.taɪl/

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
a cold-blooded animal with scales that lays eggs, such as snakes, lizards, turtles, or crocodiles

Example Sentences

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

The snake is a reptile that can be found in many parts of the world.

Synonyms

cold-blooded animal, lizard, snake, crocodile, turtle
Entry 1
cold-blooded animal
Entry 2
lizard, snake, crocodile, turtle

Antonyms

mammal, bird
Entry 1
mammal, bird
Entry 2
mammal, bird

Collocations

reptile species, reptile skin, reptile habitat, reptile zoo, reptile world
Entry 1
reptile species, reptile skin, reptile habitat
Entry 2
reptile species, reptile skin, reptile zoo, reptile world

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