noun

snakebite

Snakebite (noun) means a wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone. Example: “He was rushed to hospital after a snakebite while hiking.”

noun

A wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone.

"He was rushed to hospital after a snakebite while hiking."

A drink made by mixing lager and cider.

"They ordered snakebites at the student union bar."

A pair of piercings placed symmetrically on either side of the lower lip.

"She got snakebites done at a piercing studio downtown."

How to use snakebite

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiterally, an injury from a snake's bite; also a pub drink and a style of lip piercing.

Word forms

snakebites plural

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Etymology

A compound of snake and bite.

Rhymes for snakebite

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snakebite” mean?

The word “snakebite” means a wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone. In plain terms, literally, an injury from a snake's bite; also a pub drink and a style of lip piercing.

How do you use “snakebite” in a sentence?

Here is “snakebite” used in a sentence: “He was rushed to hospital after a snakebite while hiking.”

What part of speech is “snakebite”?

“Snakebite” is a noun.

How many meanings does “snakebite” have?

“Snakebite” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone.