Examples of “salamander” in a Sentence

noun A slender, moist-skinned amphibian that looks a bit like a lizard, typically living in damp or wet habitats.

• They found a spotted salamander hiding under a log.
• Salamanders breathe partly through their skin, so they need to stay damp.

noun A small grill or broiler that browns food from above, used in professional kitchens.

• The chef finished the crème brûlée under the salamander.

noun A mythical lizard-like creature said to live in and be immune to fire.

• Medieval bestiaries described the salamander as a fire spirit.