snakebite

[ sneyk-bahyt ]

noun

1. the bite of a snake, especially of one that is venomous.
2. the resulting painful, toxic condition.

snakebite

/ ˈsneɪkˌbaɪt /

noun

1. a bite inflicted by a snake, esp a venomous one
2. a drink of cider and lager

Word History and Origins

Origin of snakebite¹

First recorded in 1830–40; snake + bite

Example Sentences

After “Dog Eat Dog,” a dreamy yet percussive soft-rock song about “snakebite evangelists and racketeers and bigwig financiers,” Mitchell said she wished she could vote in the upcoming presidential election.

From Los Angeles Times

"We hope that the new cobra antidote we found can assist in the global fight to reduce death and injury from snakebite in some of the world’s poorest communities."

From BBC

The 32-year-old mother of five knows it could have been avoided if clinics in areas where snakebites are common are stocked with antivenom.

From Seattle Times

Researchers hope these artificial capillaries will aid in the development of better snakebite treatments while lowering the dependence on animal models.

From Science Magazine

Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking new snakebite treatment to prevent the devastating tissue damage caused by African spitting cobra venom.

From Science Daily