frog

noun

ˈfrȯg 

ˈfräg

1

: any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (such as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet compare toad

2

: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse see hoof illustration

3

a

: a loop attached to a belt to hold a weapon or tool

b

: an ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment that consists of a button and a loop through which it passes

4

often capitalized disparaging + offensive : frenchman

5

: a device permitting the wheels on one rail of a track to cross an intersecting rail

6

: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness

had a frog in his throat

7

: the nut of a violin bow

8

: a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vase

Examples of frog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While crawfish frogs might be notorious for their rap sheets full of B&Es, they are also said to have a distinct sound when calling, almost like the sound of someone snoring. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025

That chemical seeps into groundwater, which can kill native amphibians like frogs and salamanders. —Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

Dom ultimately landed a frog splash for the pinfall victory, retaining his championship. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

Researchers also encouraged further efforts to find, analyze and classify giant stream frogs. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025

Paul attempted his Paul from Grace frog splash from the top rope, Cena got his knees up and then hit the AA, but Paul kicked out at two. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025

The sentence said that the natural predators of tarantulas are frogs and hummingbirds. —Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

Beginning in late July and continuing well into August, the big Lockport cats tend to find frogs particularly delectable. —Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025

Even some of the jokes make a comeback, like wearing wacky outfits and shooting toy frogs. —PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English frogge, from Old English frogga; akin to Old High German frosk frog; senses 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 unclearly derived & perhaps of distinct origin

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing frog

• African clawed frog
• clawed frog
• frog kick
• frog-march
• frog spit
• have a frog in one's throat
• leopard frog
• poison dart frog
• tree frog
• wood frog

Rhymes for frog

• blog
• bog
• clog
• cog
• dog
• flog
• fog
• grog
• hog
• jog
• log
• og

Kids Definition

frog

noun

ˈfrȯg 

ˈfräg

1

a

: any of various tailless leaping amphibians that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet and that spend more of their time in the water than the related toads

b

: a hoarse condition

have a frog in one's throat

2

: an ornamental fastening for a garment (as a jacket)

Medical Definition

frog

noun

ˈfrȯg, ˈfräg 

1

: any of various smooth-skinned web-footed largely aquatic tailless agile leaping amphibians (as of the suborder Diplasiocoela)

2

: the triangular elastic horny pad in the middle of the sole of the foot of a horse

3

: a condition in the throat that produces hoarseness

had a frog in his throat