octopus
0 antonyms and opposites of octopus, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms lined with suckers and no internal shell.
How to use octopus
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek oktopous, literally "eight-foot", from okto ("eight") + pous ("foot").
Full origin of octopus →Frequently asked questions
What does “octopus” mean?
The word “octopus” means a soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms lined with suckers and no internal shell. In plain terms, a sea animal with eight arms, famous for its intelligence and ability to camouflage.
How do you pronounce “octopus”?
“Octopus” is pronounced OK-tuh-puus (/ˈɑktəpʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “octopus” in a sentence?
Here is “octopus” used in a sentence: “The octopus squeezed through a gap barely wider than its beak.”
What is another word for “octopus”?
Words with a similar meaning to “octopus” include polypus.
What part of speech is “octopus”?
“Octopus” is a noun.
Where does the word “octopus” come from?
The word “octopus” comes from Greek. From Greek oktopous, literally "eight-foot", from okto ("eight") + pous ("foot").
Is “octopus” a common word?
“Octopus” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “octopus” have?
“Octopus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms lined with suckers and no internal shell.