Cryptozoology Terms

noun a large marine creature often depicted in folklore and mythology

• Legends of a sea serpent lurking in the deep waters have been passed down through generations.
• I heard a crazy story about a sea serpent that lives off the coast of that island.
• Dude, did you see that crazy sea serpent while we were out fishing?
• The massive shipwreck looked like it had been attacked by a sea serpent.

noun a person who studies or searches for animals whose existence is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot

• The cryptozoologist set out to search for evidence of mythical creatures in remote locations.
• My friend thinks he's a cryptozoologist because he's always looking for Bigfoot in the woods.
• Dude, that guy is such a cryptozoologist, always chasing after Loch Ness Monster sightings.
• As a writer, I often feel like a cryptozoologist, searching for elusive story ideas hidden in the depths of my imagination.

noun A creature that is feared or dreaded due to its monstrous appearance or behavior.

• There have been reported sightings of the abominable snowman in the remote regions of the Himalayas.
• I heard a rumor that the abominable snowman was spotted near the ski resort.
• I can't believe you think the abominable snowman is real, you're such a conspiracy theorist.
• Facing my fears felt like coming face to face with the abominable snowman.