tree frog

American  

noun

• tree frogs
  plural

1. any of various arboreal frogs, especially of the family Hylidae, usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe.

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tree frog British  

noun

1. any arboreal frog of the family Hylidae , chiefly of SE Asia, Australia, and America. They are strong jumpers and have long toes ending in adhesive discs, which assist in climbing

2. any of various other arboreal frogs of different families

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• tree frogs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of tree frog

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

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tree frog

The other is an extinct species of tree frog in Florida, according to the museum’s news release.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

Some even captured prey nearly their own size, including the sizable Rosenberg's gladiator tree frog, which can weigh up to 20 grams.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2025

The kit's pattern is inspired by a barking tree frog and is made from recycled mono-fibre materials which used plant-based dyes, club chairman Dale Vince said.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2025

Cha! the tree frog with the caption “Our boy came home.”

From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2024

Disgusted that the Slytherins had lost, he had tried to get everyone laughing at how a wide-mouthed tree frog would be replacing Harry as Seeker next.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling