Examples of “serpent” in a Sentence

noun A snake, especially a large or dangerous one, or a snake-like mythical creature.

• In the old story, a serpent rose from the lake at midnight.
• The garden was said to be guarded by a giant serpent.
• A stone serpent coiled around the base of the fountain.

noun A cunning or treacherous person.

• Don't trust him; he is a serpent who smiles while he lies.
• She called her former partner a serpent for stealing the plans.
• He turned out to be a serpent, betraying everyone who trusted him.