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otter

[ˈɒtə]

otter Definition

  • 1a semiaquatic fish-eating mammal of the weasel family, with an elongated body, dense fur, and webbed feet.
  • 2a North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), a large, playful, semiaquatic member of the weasel family, found in waterways and coasts from Alaska to Mexico.

Using otter: Examples

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

  • Example

    The otter is a skilled swimmer and diver.

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    The river otter is a playful and social animal.

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    Otters are known for their dense and waterproof fur.

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    The otter's diet consists mainly of fish and shellfish.

otter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for otter

Phrases with otter

  • otterly adorable

    extremely cute or charming, often used humorously or ironically

    Example

    Have you seen the new baby otter at the zoo? It's otterly adorable!

  • a brand of ice pops that come in plastic sleeves, often associated with childhood nostalgia

    Example

    I remember eating Otter Pops on hot summer days when I was a kid.

  • a humorous play on words, combining 'otter' and 'outer', often used in puns or jokes

    Example

    Why did the otter go to outer space? To visit the otter planets!

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Summary: otter in Brief

An 'otter' [ˈɒtə] is a semiaquatic mammal of the weasel family, known for its elongated body, dense fur, and webbed feet. The North American river otter is a large, playful, semiaquatic member of the weasel family, found in waterways and coasts from Alaska to Mexico. Otters are skilled swimmers and divers, and their diet consists mainly of fish and shellfish. 'Otterly adorable' is a humorous phrase often used to describe something extremely cute or charming.

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