gator

Also ga·ter,

[gey-ter]

noun

1. Southern U.S. Informal.,  alligator.

gator

/ ˈɡeɪtə /

noun

1. informal,  an alligator

Word History and Origins

Origin of gator¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; shortened form

Word History and Origins

Origin of gator¹

C19

Example Sentences

Even the gators deserve better than being used as props for political theater.

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The “Alligator Alcatraz” storefront is cartoon gators slyly winking at us from under red baseball caps: It’s just a joke, and you’re in on it.

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‘Happy Gilmore’ star Adam Sandler shares a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star, Morris the alligator, who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado.

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The “Punch-Drunk Love” actor and comedian on Wednesday shared a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado.

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There’s a noticeable pride Morot takes in touring me around his geek’s paradise: a two-level office crammed with shelves of scowling latex heads, furry creatures and a pair of giant gators overlooking it all.

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