reptile

[US]/'reptaɪl/
[UK]/'rɛptaɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. crawling animal, reptile

Example Sentences

The zoo has a diverse collection of reptiles.

Some people keep reptiles as pets.

Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.

Snakes are a type of reptile.

Crocodiles are large reptiles found in tropical areas.

I find reptiles fascinating.

The reptile exhibit at the zoo is popular with visitors.

Many reptiles lay eggs to reproduce.

Lizards are another common type of reptile.

Reptiles play important roles in various ecosystems.

Real-world Examples

They and wildlife officials removed the reptile.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2021 Collection

Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles that co-existed with dinosaurs.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

Below it we find dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a variety of giant sea reptiles.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

The tuatara is New Zealand's most iconic reptile native.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

They noted whether each animal was a reptile, bird or mammal.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Eventually the farm also became a refuge for abandoned exotic reptiles.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

The name Allosaurus means " other reptile" .

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

Quetzalcoatlus is a flying reptile as large as a giraffe.

Source: Discovery Channel: Battle of the Dinosaurs

They transport the reptiles to black markets in Hong Kong and other places in Asia.

Source: VOA Special November 2022 Collection

SARRP rescued 130 reptiles in June, when the monsoon starts, up 14% from last year.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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