tarantula

[US]/tə'ræntjʊlə/
[UK]/tə'ræntʃələ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Tarantula - a bird spider, a wolf spider.

Example Sentences

The tarantula crawled slowly across the floor.

I saw a huge tarantula in the jungle.

She is terrified of tarantulas.

The tarantula's bite can be painful.

He keeps a tarantula as a pet.

The tarantula's hairy legs are fascinating.

Tarantulas are known for their large size.

A tarantula can live for several years.

I found a tarantula in the garage.

Tarantulas are commonly found in tropical regions.

Real-world Examples

There are over 800 species of tarantulas.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

In these ecosystem, tarantulas are the number one predator.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Sorry to disappoint, it's not all tarantula, scorpion, snakes, and rat brain.

Source: Connection Magazine

Even though Jose has lots of experience collecting tarantulas, he is still careful.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

The legs of some tarantulas are a beautiful blue color.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Actually, would you mind looking after my pet tarantula and snake for a couple of weeks?

Source: EnglishPod 91-180

Did you know tarantulas can have pets?

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2023 Collection

It was now larger than a tarantula.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“Listen, we're going down the middle of the train -Lee Jordan's got a giant tarantula down there.”

Source: All-Star Read "Harry Potter" Collection

One tarantula live to be 30 years old.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now