alligator
noun
either of two broad-snouted crocodilians of the genus Alligator, of the southeastern U.S. and eastern China.
alligators
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pluralof alligator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although it resembled an enormous alligator, it belonged to an ancient lineage of crocodilians, the broader group that includes modern crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
A gripping narrative that might change how you see alligators: Down in the manicured exurbs of Florida, what happens when someone spots an alligator next to their pool?
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
Wildlife officials caught and euthanized two alligators in the area, which measured 12 feet and 13 feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The game's setting of the fictional US state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, also gets some nods in the form of flamingos and alligators.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
But knowing the bayou, many suspected she would have encountered poisonous snakes, alligators, and uneven, slippery slopes.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
