cobra
word
/ˈkoʊbɹə/
KOH-bruh
/kˈəʊbɹɐ/
KOH-bruh
Definition
A large, venomous snake famous for its hood and threatening posture when it feels danger. Cobras live mainly in Asia and Africa.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used only for the specific snake genus, not as a general word for ‘snake’. Often appears in wildlife, zoology, or documentary contexts. Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone dangerous or threatening.
Spanish: cobraPortuguese (BR): cobraPortuguese (PT): cobraChinese (Simplified): 眼鏡蛇Chinese (Traditional): 眼鏡蛇Hindi: कोबरा (सांप)Arabic: كوبراBengali: কোবরাRussian: кобраJapanese: コブラVietnamese: rắn hổ mangKorean: 코브라Turkish: kobraUrdu: کوبراIndonesian: kobra
Example Sentences
A cobra is a type of poisonous snake.
basic
The cobra can spread its hood when it feels threatened.
basic
The cobra lives in warm places like India and Africa.
basic
Have you ever seen a cobra in real life?
natural
The snake charmer played music, and the cobra swayed to the rhythm.
natural
She moves so quietly, it’s like she’s a cobra ready to strike.
natural