anaconda
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Definition of anaconda
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a large semiaquatic constricting snake (Eunectes murinus) of the boa family of tropical South America that may reach a length of 30 feet (9.1 meters)
broadly
: any of the large constricting snakes
Anaconda
geographical name
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Definition of Anaconda (Entry 2 of 2)
city in southwestern Montana that grew rapidly following the building of a copper-smelting plant in 1884 and expanded to contain one of the largest nonferrous production plants in the world population 9298
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Examples of anaconda in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
At wildlife tourist attractions, animals like sloths and anacondas are often beaten into submission before photos are snapped, and the critters are usually captured as babies and held in inhumane conditions. — Rachel Fobar, National Geographic, "Sea turtles, hummingbird charms, and other souvenirs not to buy on vacation," 2 Aug. 2019 The green anaconda is nonvenomous but may bite if frightened, the SPCA warned on Facebook. — Fox News, "New York man finds missing anaconda in van dashboard," 18 July 2019 Our commissioners just took a really strong stance on the yellow anaconda. — David Fleshler, sun-sentinel.com, "State claims progress in python fight, but still allows trade in other exotic animals," 18 July 2019 Tell you what: Turns out I get eaten by that anaconda, there’s a ten-dollar bill in an envelope with your name on it. — Sloane Crosley, The Cut, "The Doctor Is a Woman," 26 Mar. 2018 One of the organization’s ongoing projects involves checking anacondas to determine if there is a correlation between gold mining in the region and mercury accumulation in apex predators. — Brent Crane, Outside Online, "Looking for a Novel Vacation? Discover a New Species," 24 May 2018 The three columns of protesters undulated toward the cathedral on Managua's south side like giant anacondas of blue-and-white, the colors of the Nicaraguan national flag that nearly all the demonstrators waved. — Glenn Garvin, miamiherald, "Tens of thousands gather for anti-government demonstration in Nicaragua | Miami Herald," 28 Apr. 2018 Paleontologist Jonathan Bloch shows the size difference between vertebrae belonging to the giant snake Titanoboa cerrejonensis, left, and an anaconda, right. — Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, "Prehistoric snake was as long as a school bus," 6 Mar. 2018 But the craziest thing was this giant anaconda that our wildlife guys caught. — Clay Skipper, GQ, "Survivor's Jeff Probst on the One Travel Item That Will Get You Out of Any Jam," 27 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'anaconda.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for anaconda
anaconda
noun
English Language Learners Definition of anaconda
: a large South American snake that squeezes its victims to death
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anaconda
noun
an·a·con·da
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Kids Definition of anaconda
: a large South American snake that squeezes its prey to death
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