gator

noun

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

Examples of gator in a Sentence

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The aforementioned Joshua James and the gator through the Wendy’s drive-through. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025 Raw gator, crawfish and beef in the prep sink all measured at potentially hazardous holding temperatures. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 Tony Ferrer’s arm wasn’t eaten by gators after all. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025 Multiple local outlets have reported that the gator, which was classified as a nuisance, was later euthanized. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gator 

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 30 Jan. 2025.

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gator

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