rattlesnake
noun
any of several New World pit vipers of the genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle composed of a series of horny, interlocking elements at the end of the tail.
rattlesnakes
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pluralof rattlesnake.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Anderson said he’s observed more rattlesnakes on the sanctuary property in the last several years, especially this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The odds of run-ins between rattlesnakes and humans — as well as other animals — increased this year due to warmer temperatures, which encouraged outdoor activity for both serpents and humans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Mr. Kneale could have added to his list of creatures with which Floridians are willing to coexist: sharks, raccoons, armadillos, possums, rattlesnakes and bugs of every variety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"Misconceptions about rattlesnakes create unnecessary fear and frequently result in people harming or killing them," the study stated.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
Here's a good rule to remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions: If you don't bother them, they won't bother you.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
