amphibian
/æmˈfɪbiən/
adjective
- Relating to or living both on land and in water.
- Frogs have an amphibian lifestyle, spending time in ponds and on land.
- Many amphibian species are sensitive to pollution in their environment.
- The amphibian habitat includes both wetlands and forests.
- Able to operate on both land and water.
- The amphibian vehicle drove off the road and into the harbor.
- They designed an amphibian houseboat that can also travel on roads.
- The army tested new amphibian tanks for beach landings.
noun
- A cold-blooded animal that lives both in water and on land, such as a frog, toad, or salamander.
- The pond is home to many amphibians, including frogs and newts.
- An amphibian's skin must stay moist for it to breathe properly.
- Children love catching amphibians like tadpoles and watching them grow.
- A vehicle that can travel on both land and water.
- Tourists rode in an amphibian that drove into the lake for a unique sightseeing tour.
- The military used an amphibian to cross the river and continue on land.
- The rescue team deployed an amphibian to reach people stranded by the flood.