tree frog

American  

noun

1. any of various arboreal frogs, especially of the family Hylidae, usually having adhesive disks at the tip of each toe.

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tree frog British  

noun

1. any arboreal frog of the family Hylidae , chiefly of SE Asia, Australia, and America. They are strong jumpers and have long toes ending in adhesive discs, which assist in climbing

2. any of various other arboreal frogs of different families

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Etymology

Origin of tree frog

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

Some even captured prey nearly their own size, including the sizable Rosenberg's gladiator tree frog, which can weigh up to 20 grams.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2025

Cha! the tree frog with the caption “Our boy came home.”

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

The number doesn’t include small mammals and low-mobility species often missed by cameras, like the northern flying squirrel, Pacific tree frog, banana slug and coastal giant salamander.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

The new tree frog observations are also an intriguing glimpse into a species that gets little respect in its homeland, de-Oliveira-Nogueira says.

From Scientific American • May 6, 2023

His tree frog lived in the parlor, while his snapping turtle could be found tied to the laundry tub.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple