crocodile

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The crocodile, which grows to around 16 feet and 1,000 pounds, was not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A baby Nile crocodile lived for weeks in a horse trough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

This small group of ancient crocodile relatives evolved body plans that closely resembled bipedal theropod dinosaurs, despite belonging to a very different branch of the reptile family tree.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Today, the saltwater crocodile remains one of the most widely distributed reptiles on Earth.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

It swings Autumn’s sword, which slides harmlessly through the crocodile head like a mirage.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer