tree frog

noun

: any of numerous small anuran amphibians (especially family Hylidae) that often live in trees and typically have adhesive disks on the toes

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Per Mongabay, the Prince Charles stream tree frog, a.k.a. Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 After the transplant, gliding tree frog clutches nearly tripled their escape success. Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024 Color changes can occur quickly, as with chameleons, tree frogs or octopuses, or slowly, such as with snow hares or many types of birds. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Adult Cuban tree frogs are hard to identify and can be confused with native species like barking tree frogs and Cope’s gray tree frogs. Hannah Farrow, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tree frog 

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tree frog was in 1738

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“Tree frog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20frog. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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tree frog

noun
: any of numerous often tree-dwelling tailless amphibians (as the spring peeper) that typically have adhesive disks on the toes

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