tree frog

American  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of tree frog

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

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

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

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

The centre has seen everything from a European tree frog in a home furnishings store, to a venomous spider in a case of Australian wine.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

In 2021, the year for which figures are available: four White’s tree frogs, one African dwarf frog and one Pacific tree frog.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

And she looks more like a frog than a lollipop, a chachi tree frog.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson