frogs
word · lemma: frog
/ˈfɹɑɡz/
frahgz
/fɹˈɒɡz/
frogz
Definition
Small animals with smooth skin, long back legs, and no tail, that live both in water and on land. "Frogs" is the plural of "frog."
Usage & Nuances
"Frogs" refers to more than one frog. Common collocations: "tree frogs," "poison dart frogs." Used mainly for the animal, but sometimes in idioms (e.g., "have a frog in your throat" means a hoarse voice).
Spanish: ranasPortuguese (BR): sapos - rãsPortuguese (PT): sapos - rãsChinese (Simplified): 青蛙Chinese (Traditional): 青蛙Hindi: मेंढकArabic: ضفادعBengali: ব্যাঙরাRussian: лягушкиJapanese: カエルVietnamese: những con ếch - ếchKorean: 개구리들Turkish: kurbağalarUrdu: مینڈکIndonesian: katak-katak
Example Sentences
There are three frogs in the pond.
basic
Frogs can jump very high.
basic
Children love catching frogs by the river.
basic
Last night, the frogs were so loud I couldn't sleep.
natural
Have you ever seen blue frogs? They're really rare.
natural
Some frogs change color to blend in with their surroundings.
natural