gator
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gator
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; shortened form
Example Sentences
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Smith, who interviewed biologists who cared for Claude, said children are enthralled by the gator’s “rags to riches” story.
From Los Angeles Times
The tourists couldn’t believe they were out in the wild with the gators; they crouched down and posed for selfies next to them.
From Salon
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.
From Los Angeles Times
‘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.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Los Angeles Times
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