gator

noun

ga·​tor ˈgā-tər How to pronounce gator (audio)

Examples of gator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As of Friday morning, no citations have been issued against the petting zoo that brought the gator into the school, Fugate said. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024 This classic diner serves an international selection of burgers and a new A5 Wagyu option, but its specialty is exotic meat grinds like wild boar, water buffalo, gator, elk, antelope and even camel. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for gator 

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gator was in 1844

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“Gator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gator. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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gator

noun
ga·​tor ˈgāt-ər How to pronounce gator (audio)
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