gator

noun

ga·​tor ˈgā-tər How to pronounce gator (audio)

Examples of gator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The hooked gator then dove for the bottom, peeling drag and pulling the boat in circles as the hunters hung on for the ride. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024 Gatorland, then in the hands of Owen Godwin’s son, Frank Godwin, started advertising itself as a cheap alternative while building up its amenities, including an 800-seat stadium built for the park’s flagship gator wrestling show. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024 The gators are sometimes like 11 ft. and over 300 lbs. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 In early July, a man wearing a gator face mask, sunglasses, and camera equipment attached to a vest walked into the elections building in King County, Washington, and began to take videos and photos of the employees and their surroundings. Laura Romero, ABC News, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for gator 

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gator was in 1844

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“Gator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gator. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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gator

noun
ga·​tor ˈgāt-ər How to pronounce gator (audio)
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