reptile

noun
UK: /ˈreptaɪl/
US: /ˈreptəl/

  1. A type of cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has skin covered in scales or hard plates, such as snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles.

    1. A reptile needs sun.
    2. The museum has a large reptile exhibit showing various species from around the world.

  2. A sneaky or untrustworthy person.

    1. He is a reptile!
    2. I wouldn't trust him; he's a real reptile, always looking out for himself, no matter who he hurts.

Synonyms

serpent lizard snake swine
reptile adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of reptiles.

    1. It was a reptile egg.
    2. The reptile park features various species from around the world, showcasing their unique adaptations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reptile" in English means: A type of cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has skin covered in scales or hard plates, such as snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles., A sneaky or untrustworthy person..

The phonetic transcription of "reptile" is /ˈreptaɪl/ in British English and /ˈreptəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reptile": serpent, lizard, snake, swine.

Example usage of "reptile": "A reptile needs sun.". More examples on the page.