newt

[US]/njuːt/
[UK]/nut/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. small four-legged vertebrate, such as a salamander

Example Sentences

he was drunk as a newt and singing his head off.

You should have seen Tom when he got home last night—he was pissed as a newt!

The newt is a type of amphibian found in wet habitats.

The newt's skin secretes toxins as a defense mechanism.

The newt's diet consists mainly of insects, worms, and small fish.

In folklore, newts are often associated with magical powers and transformations.

Newts are commonly kept as pets in aquariums due to their unique appearance.

The newt's bright colors serve as a warning to predators of its toxicity.

Newts are known for their ability to regenerate lost limbs.

Some species of newts hibernate during the winter months to conserve energy.

Newts are sensitive to changes in their environment, making them good indicators of water quality.

The newt's mating ritual involves elaborate courtship displays and dances.

Real-world Examples

What if I give you this roasted newt? Hmm?

Source: Spirited Away Selection

Wandering past water buffalo at rest, we encounter warty newts at play.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Right. Good one. I'm a newt. This is my friend, the badger.

Source: Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

Now we're going to write the letter 'N', as in 'newt'.

Source: The writing method of English letters.

The crocodile newt gets its name from the bumps along its back. These are its defence.

Source: Beautiful China

Even the common newt is more genetically splendorous than we are, by a factor of five.

Source: A Brief History of Everything

" They ask for a minimum of five NEWTs, and nothing under 'Exceeds Expectations' grade, I see."

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

" You're not a newt with wings, are you, Toothless" ?

Source: Animation English

So far as we can tell no species of toad, newt, salamander, or other amphibian went extinct in North America.

Source: A Brief History of Everything

She was light and watery, like a newt, but all of her parts were human.

Source: One Hundred Years of Solitude

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