python
noun
py·thon
| \ ˈpī-ˌthän
, -thən\
, -thən\
Definition of python
: any of various large constricting snakes
especially
: any of the large oviparous snakes (subfamily Pythoninae of the family Boidae) of Africa, Asia, Australia, and adjacent islands that include some of the largest existing snakes
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In Southeast Asia, the Burmese python has been nearly snuffed out. — Marion Renault, New York Times, "This Carnivorous Plant Invaded New York. That May Be Its Only Hope.," 13 Aug. 2019 Reticulated pythons are known as the world’s longest snake, growing up to 31.5 feet long, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. — Fox News, "200-pound Florida python named 'Ginormica' could reach world-record size, zoo official says," 17 July 2019 The python behaved more aggressively and erratically, a senior overseer at the John Morony correctional complex told The Telegraph. — Kristin Lam, USA TODAY, "Methed-up gators and ducks and geese, oh my! Tennessee police warn against flushing drugs down the toilet," 15 July 2019 As Live Science’s Stephanie Pappas reports, pythons aren’t exactly known for their discriminating palate. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "See a Python Swallow a Crocodile Whole," 12 July 2019 In the clip, the zoologist crawls through the tight spot, finds a 12-foot Oenpelli python and scuttles back to the cave’s mouth with the animal. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Steve Irwin's Apprentice Jack Randall Crawls Through Narrow Cave With 12-Foot Python," 3 July 2019 The smaller snake is being cared for by someone with experience handling pythons. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "Tuscaloosa python remains on the loose; search turns to storms drains," 29 June 2019 The elegant stunt took off like Burmese pythons in the Everglades. — Chris Wilson, Time, "Florida Man or Not Florida Man? Guess Which of These Stories Happened in Florida," 26 June 2019 Without hesitation, Morgan grabs the second python and wrangles it into the plastic tub. — Michael Bartiromo, Fox News, "81-year-old grandma yanks pythons from grill at request of concerned family," 31 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'python.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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python
noun
English Language Learners Definition of python
: a very large snake that kills the animals it eats by wrapping itself around them
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python
noun
py·thon
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Kids Definition of python
: a large nonpoisonous snake of Africa, Asia, and Australia that squeezes and suffocates its prey
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