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Definition of lizard

lizard

/ˈlɪz.ɚd/
liz · ard
Plural:lizards
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Adjective:saurian
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lizard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A widespread group of squamate reptiles typically characterized by a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and rough, scaly skin, found natively across most continents.

Example

"The green lizard basked on the sunlit rock before darting swiftly into a crevice."

2

A person who idles or spends a great deal of time in a specified place or social environment (often used in compounds like 'lounge lizard').

Example

"He earned a reputation as a lounge lizard by spending his evenings chatting up wealthy patrons at the hotel bar."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'lesard', from Old French 'laisart', derived from Latin 'lacertus' (lizard).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lizard
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