sprawler

[ˈsprɔːlər]

sprawler Definition

  • 1a person or animal that sprawls
  • 2a plant that grows in a sprawling manner

Using sprawler: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sprawler" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby was a sprawler, always kicking and flailing its arms.

  • Example

    The sprawling plant had taken over the garden.

  • Example

    The cat was a lazy sprawler, taking up most of the couch.

sprawler Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sprawler

Phrases with sprawler

  • the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas

    Example

    The city's urban sprawl has caused many environmental problems.

  • a city that covers a large area of land, often with low-density development

    Example

    Los Angeles is known for its sprawling cityscape.

  • sprawling novel

    a novel that covers a wide range of characters, locations, and events

    Example

    War and Peace is a sprawling novel that spans several decades and multiple countries.

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Summary: sprawler in Brief

'Sprawler' [ˈsprɔːlər] refers to a person, animal, or plant that sprawls or grows in a sprawling manner. Examples include a baby that kicks and flails, a sprawling plant, and a lazy cat. The term extends into phrases like 'urban sprawler,' describing the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas, and 'sprawling novel,' referring to a novel that covers a wide range of characters, locations, and events.