Gator
noun
An informal term for an alligator, a large reptile native to freshwater environments in the southern U.S.
We saw a gator basking in the sun near the swamp.
Often appears as...
- Florida gator
- gator hunting
Usage tips
Neutral
wildlife, reptile, Southern U.S.
noun
A colloquial name for anyone associated with the University of Florida, particularly its sports teams.
As a proud gator, I never miss a football game.
Often appears as...
- Gator pride
- Gator alumni
Usage tips
Informal
university, sports, mascot
noun
An informal term for an alligator, a large reptile native to freshwater environments in the southern U.S.
We saw a gator basking in the sun near the swamp.
Often appears as...
- Florida gator
- gator hunting
Usage tips
Neutral
wildlife, reptile, Southern U.S.
noun
A colloquial name for anyone associated with the University of Florida, particularly its sports teams.
As a proud gator, I never miss a football game.
Often appears as...
- Gator pride
- Gator alumni
Usage tips
Informal
university, sports, mascot
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial use
The term is often informally used in Southern dialects or conversations.
Look out for gators by lakes in Florida.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural reference
In some contexts, 'gator' can imply regional pride, especially in relation to the Florida Gators sports teams.
The Gators won the championship last year.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental context
When discussing wildlife conservation, 'gator' may signify the need for habitat preservation.
We must protect the gator habitats.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial use
The term is often informally used in Southern dialects or conversations.
Look out for gators by lakes in Florida.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural reference
In some contexts, 'gator' can imply regional pride, especially in relation to the Florida Gators sports teams.
The Gators won the championship last year.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental context
When discussing wildlife conservation, 'gator' may signify the need for habitat preservation.
We must protect the gator habitats.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial use
The term is often informally used in Southern dialects or conversations.
Look out for gators by lakes in Florida.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural reference
In some contexts, 'gator' can imply regional pride, especially in relation to the Florida Gators sports teams.
The Gators won the championship last year.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental context
When discussing wildlife conservation, 'gator' may signify the need for habitat preservation.
We must protect the gator habitats.
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