frog

[US]/frɒɡ/
[UK]/frɑːɡ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.
v. to leap or move like a frog.

Phrases & Collocations

jumping frog

pond frog

tree frog

leap frog

green frog

Example Sentences

a frog's skin is permeable to water.

Both the toad and frog are amphibian.

The frog plopped into the pond.

the frogs feast on the great flush of insects.

clone a frog; clone a plant variety.

Frog can live both on land and in water.

A frog leaped out.

Frogs produce slime to keep their skin moist.

The frogs haven’t spawned yet.

frogs lay eggs coated in jelly.

They put a frog in his bed as a practical joke.

Several frogs were hopping about on the lawn.

I could hear croaking of the frogs .

She had a frog in her throat, so she had a drink of water before she went on speaking.

"A desert spadefoot frog surfaces with a wary stare at Australia's Alice Springs Desert Park.

Lin Feng, this is biology class. Quick, get ready. Anesthetize the frog, and then affix it securely.

A few days after the eggs are laid,young frogs which are called tadpole come out of them.

Forest frog series tonics with the effect of building up health and antiager find favor in the consumer’s eyes.

Bronze Drums are often engraved by symbols of sun, flying man, aigrette, water wave, circle, and elephant eyes.Statues of frogs or ducks are used for decoration.

Real-world Examples

The gavel has a frog’s head as frogs symbolize change in Japanese culture.

Source: Must-know high-scoring English reading for graduate entrance exams.

Meanwhile, the non-native birds may be getting a boost by eating the frogs themselves.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds: April 2018 Compilation

" Take that frog out" ! ordered Fern.

Source: Charlotte's Web

I see many frogs in the pond.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

She brought that frog back to life!

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

It's very difficult to find the frogs.

Source: PBS "Nature" documentary series

Enter a little critter called the glass frog.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American August 2020 Collection

Now, I'd prefer not to eat any frogs whatsoever.

Source: Crash Course Learning Edition

Alright, I'm going to hit the frog and toad.

Source: Emma's delicious English

" I'll try to turn that frog into a dog."

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now