otter

noun

ot·ter ˈä-tər How to pronounce otter (audio)

plural otters also otter

: any of various largely aquatic carnivorous mammals (such as genus Lutra or Enhydra) of the weasel family that usually have webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur

: the fur or pelt of an otter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The Fish and Wildlife Service recommended that more research be done specifically regarding potential sites and the socioeconomic effects of otter reintroduction.

Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2022 The otter skins wrapped around her braids were tied with pink beaded hair ties, and a pink shawl was draped around her shoulders.

New York Times, 30 July 2022 River otter populations have declined since the 1600s for numerous reasons, including the fur trade and loss of habitat.

Zoe Sottile, CNN, 7 May 2022 Sea otter numbers have been largely stagnant in California for over a decade.

Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 May 2022 Junior also speaks to John Hartig, a member of the board of directors for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, about the long history of the otter and its return.

Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2022 The otter has since been another rehabilitation center for more care.

Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2022 All those extra calories are mostly burned by the otter’s muscles.

Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 July 2021 The zoo will continue to post updates on Facebook as the otter kits grow and reach new milestones.

Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English otre, oter, otir, going back to Old English otr, oter, otor, going back to Germanic *utra- (whence also Middle Dutch otter "otter," Old High German ottar, Old Norse otr), going back to Indo-European *ud-r-o- "aquatic animal" (whence also Sanskrit udráḥ "aquatic animal, otter," Avestan udra-) with a feminine variant *ud-r-eh₂-, whence Latin lutra "otter" (with unetymological l- and -t-), Russian výdra, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian vȉdra, Lithuanian ū́dra, Old Prussian udro (Balto-Slavic with vowel lengthening and acute accent), Greek hýdra "aquatic snake, hydra" (also hýdros "the grass snake Natrix natrix," énydris "otter"); both forms zero-grade derivatives of Indo-European *u̯ód-r-/*u̯ed-n- "water" — more at water entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	otters
释义	otter noun ot·ter ˈä-tər plural otters also otter 1 : any of various largely aquatic carnivorous mammals (such as genus Lutra or Enhydra) of the weasel family that usually have webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur 2 : the fur or pelt of an otter Illustration of otter otter 1 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The Fish and Wildlife Service recommended that more research be done specifically regarding potential sites and the socioeconomic effects of otter reintroduction. Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2022 The otter skins wrapped around her braids were tied with pink beaded hair ties, and a pink shawl was draped around her shoulders. New York Times, 30 July 2022 River otter populations have declined since the 1600s for numerous reasons, including the fur trade and loss of habitat. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 7 May 2022 Sea otter numbers have been largely stagnant in California for over a decade. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 May 2022 Junior also speaks to John Hartig, a member of the board of directors for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, about the long history of the otter and its return. Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2022 The otter has since been another rehabilitation center for more care. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2022 All those extra calories are mostly burned by the otter’s muscles. Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 July 2021 The zoo will continue to post updates on Facebook as the otter kits grow and reach new milestones. Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English otre, oter, otir, going back to Old English otr, oter, otor, going back to Germanic utra- (whence also Middle Dutch otter* "otter," Old High German ottar, Old Norse otr), going back to Indo-European ud-r-o- "aquatic animal" (whence also Sanskrit udráḥ* "aquatic animal, otter," Avestan udra-) with a feminine variant ud-r-eh₂-, whence Latin lutra* "otter" (with unetymological l- and -t-), Russian výdra, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian vȉdra, Lithuanian ū́dra, Old Prussian udro (Balto-Slavic with vowel lengthening and acute accent), Greek hýdra "aquatic snake, hydra" (also hýdros "the grass snake Natrix natrix," énydris "otter"); both forms zero-grade derivatives of Indo-European u̯ód-r-/u̯ed-n- "water" — more at water entry 1 First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing otter river otter sea otter river otter sea otter Kids Definition otter noun ot·ter ˈä-tər : a web-footed animal that lives mostly in the water, feeds on fish, and has dark brown fur otters noun variants also otter plural of otter as in beavers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beavers badgers seals mink muskrat foxes muskrats raccoon minks fishers raccoons racoons fox marten rabbit chinchillas sables rabbits chamois ermines martens pelts racoon sheep sealskins chamoix crocodiles deerskins furs alligators sharkskins sheepskins lambskins Persian lambs hides karakuls coonskins calfskins horsehides bearskins leathers goatskins skins doeskins snakeskins fleeces kidskins pigskins moutons rawhides buckskins cowhides kolinskies patent leathers suedes cordovans moroccos
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otter

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Illustration of otter

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