Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In theory, no one is supposed to live inside the 50,000 acres of mangroves, hardy trees that thrive in brackish wetlands and rise above the water on stiltlike roots.

From Slate • May 1, 2017

A tablelike wooden structure with thin, stiltlike legs resembled a house ever threatening to topple.

From New York Times • May 31, 2010

All the ants had now abandoned the tournament mode, deflating their abdomens and relaxing the stiltlike stiffness of their legs.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 18, 2010

Its three 310-ft. stiltlike legs had been built and trussed together before being towed to sea.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mamá laughed when Lupita described how fast he walked on his stiltlike legs and how jerky his movements were.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty