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

Amber Massa, 33, of Sterling Heights, marched in Detroit in an inflatable frog costume. —Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025

According to the National Wildlife Federation, many animals — including frogs, turtles, chipmunks, and insects — rely on leaf layers for shelter. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025

Similarly, frog, hog, pig and stag. —Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025

Other protesters wore costumes, including inflatable chickens, frogs and dinosaurs, which some said emphasized the peaceful nature of the demonstrations. —Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025

Sandy McBride, a Boise resident, came to the protest in an inflatable frog suit after being inspired by the people in Portland who protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions there as frogs. —Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025

Four hundred protesters turned out in Apache Junction, including two in inflatable frog and penguin costumes, the city's local Democratic Party said on social media. —Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025

Protesters dressed up as inflatable frogs and chickens. —Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025

The 46-year-old Pacific Beach man wore an inflatable frog costume — recently popularized by protesters in Portland — and said attending the Saturday march boosted his spirits. —Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 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