Reptile

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛptaɪl/

Reptile (noun)

  1. A cold-blooded animal with dry skin, usually scales, and breathing air.
  2. A member of a group of animals that includes snakes, lizards, and many others living on land or in water.

Examples

  • A reptile warms up in the sun before it moves.
  • The reptile stays still until the temperature rises.