Amphibian Vocabulary

noun A small tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.

• The scientist conducted a study on the breeding habits of the frog species.
• I saw a cute little frog hopping around in the garden.
• That party was lit, we were all jumping around like frogs.
• She felt like a frog in a pond, out of place among the crowd.

adjective describing or related to frogs, having qualities of a frog

• The pond was covered in a thick layer of froggy algae.
• I love the sound of froggy croaks at night.
• Let's go catch some froggies down by the creek.
• Her voice was so hoarse it sounded froggy.

noun a type of amphibian with a long body, four legs, and a long tail, typically found near water

• The salamander is a type of amphibian that typically has a long body and tail.
• I saw a salamander crawling around in the garden yesterday.
• That salamander is so cool, dude!
• Her ability to adapt to different situations is like a salamander's ability to thrive in various environments.