Cayman

/ˈkeɪ. mən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large reptile of the family Alligatoridae, native to Central and South America, and the Caribbean, resembling an alligator.

The cayman basked in the sun along the riverbank, its powerful jaws open wide.

Any member of the family Alligatoridae, which includes both alligators and caimans, often found in freshwater habitats.

The wildlife tour provided a rare opportunity to see a cayman swimming in its natural habitat.

Cayman can also refer to the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean.

The Cayman Islands are known for their beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, attracting tourists from around the world.

From Spanish 'caimán', which is derived from the Carib word 'kai-man'.

cayman islands

A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea known for tourism and diving.

cayman in the wild

Refers to seeing caymans in their natural habitat.

alligator

A large semiaquatic reptile of the family Alligatoridae.

reptile

A class of cold-blooded, air-breathing vertebrates that lay eggs and have scales.

Cayman as a term for someone who is tough or aggressive.

He's a real cayman on the football field.

Referring to something slick or cunning, like a cayman's stealth.

That scheme was as slick as a cayman.