otter
What is another word for otter? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A sleek, semi-aquatic mammal with dense fur that hunts fish and other prey in rivers or coastal waters.
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How to use otter
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a river otter
a sea otter
a family of otters
Etymology
From Old English otor, tracing back through Germanic roots to a Proto-Indo-European word for "water" — the same distant root behind the word "hydra."
Full origin of otter →Frequently asked questions
What does “otter” mean?
The word “otter” means a sleek, semi-aquatic mammal with dense fur that hunts fish and other prey in rivers or coastal waters. In plain terms, a playful, fish-eating water mammal — or, informally, a slim hairy man.
How do you pronounce “otter”?
“Otter” is pronounced OT-uh (/ˈɑtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “otter” in a sentence?
Here is “otter” used in a sentence: “A pair of otters played in the shallows near the dock.”
What part of speech is “otter”?
“Otter” is a noun.
Where does the word “otter” come from?
The word “otter” comes from Old English. From Old English otor, tracing back through Germanic roots to a Proto-Indo-European word for "water" — the same distant root behind the word "hydra.".
Is “otter” a common word?
“Otter” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “otter” have?
“Otter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sleek, semi-aquatic mammal with dense fur that hunts fish and other prey in rivers or coastal waters.
