B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈrep.taɪl/
UK/ˈrep.taɪl/
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that usually lays eggs, such as a snake or lizard
In context
Snakes, lizards and crocodiles are all reptiles with scaly skin.
The zoo has a special house for reptiles from Africa.
As a reptile, the turtle depends on the sun to warm its body.
Words that go with reptile
verb + noun
- keep a reptile as a petSome families keep a reptile as a pet.
noun + noun
- reptile houseThe reptile house is next to the aquarium.
- reptile speciesMany reptile species are endangered.
- reptiles and amphibiansThe park protects reptiles and amphibians.
adjective + noun
- rare reptileA rare reptile was found on the island.
- giant reptileFossils show that a giant reptile once lived here.