amphibious
/æmˈfɪbiəs/
adjective
- Able to live or operate both on land and in water.
- Frogs are amphibious animals that can swim in ponds and hop on land.
- Some turtles are amphibious, spending time in the water and on the beach.
- The military uses amphibious vehicles that can drive on roads and cross rivers.
- Relating to or involving military operations that use both land and sea forces.
- Amphibious training prepares soldiers to fight on beaches and in the water.
- The general planned an amphibious attack to take control of the coastal city.
- The navy and marines worked together in an amphibious exercise off the coast.
- Able to function in two different environments or situations.
- He has an amphibious personality, comfortable in both quiet libraries and loud parties.
- Her amphibious career allowed her to work both in the office and from home.
- The new smartphone is amphibious, working well as both a phone and a tablet.