noun
salamander
SA-luh-man-duh
Salamander (noun) means a slender, moist-skinned amphibian that looks a bit like a lizard, typically living in damp or wet habitats. Example: “They found a spotted salamander hiding under a log.”
noun
1
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."
2
A small grill or broiler that browns food from above, used in professional kitchens.
"The chef finished the crème brûlée under the salamander."
3
A mythical lizard-like creature said to live in and be immune to fire.
"Medieval bestiaries described the salamander as a fire spirit."
How to use salamander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small lizard-like amphibian; also a kitchen broiler, and in myth, a creature that lives in fire.
Common pairings
spotted salamander
fire salamander
under the salamander (cooking)
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Word forms
- Plural
- salamanders
- Third person singular
- salamanders
- Past tense
- salamandered
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Etymology
From Old French salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Greek — origin uncertain but possibly borrowed from an ancient Near Eastern language.
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What does “salamander” mean?
The word “salamander” means a slender, moist-skinned amphibian that looks a bit like a lizard, typically living in damp or wet habitats. In plain terms, a small lizard-like amphibian; also a kitchen broiler, and in myth, a creature that lives in fire.
How do you pronounce “salamander”?
“Salamander” is pronounced SA-luh-man-duh (/ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “salamander” in a sentence?
Here is “salamander” used in a sentence: “They found a spotted salamander hiding under a log.”
What part of speech is “salamander”?
“Salamander” is a noun.
Where does the word “salamander” come from?
The word “salamander” comes from Latin. From Old French salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Greek — origin uncertain but possibly borrowed from an ancient Near Eastern language.
How many meanings does “salamander” have?
“Salamander” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slender, moist-skinned amphibian that looks a bit like a lizard, typically living in damp or wet habitats.
