newt
noun
any of several brilliantly colored salamanders of the family Salamandridae, especially those of the genera Triturus and Notophthalmus, of North America, Europe, and northern Asia.
newts
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pluralof newt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dagit said they recently found newt egg masses for the first time in years, as well as a few adult newts and many frogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Sir David also highlighted the benefits of considering how to accommodate wildlife from hedgehogs to newts in ordinary gardens.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Possibilities, subject to a public consultation, include badgers and otters as well as frogs, hedgehogs, barn owls and newts.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
Residents objected, arguing the planned flood would destroy a local fish farm and harm several crested newts, which are also protected by law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
The witch behind the counter was already advising a wizard on the care of double-ended newts, so Harry, Ron, and Hermione waited, examining the cages.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
