adjective
- able to live both on land and in water
- involving both land and sea forces in military operations
- designed to operate on both land and water
Usage: biology
Usage: military
Examples
- Frogs are amphibious animals that can breathe through their skin.
- The salamander is an amphibious creature found near ponds.
- The military planned an amphibious assault on the enemy coastline.
- Amphibious landing craft carried troops from ship to shore.
- The amphibious vehicle could drive on roads and float across rivers.
- Duck boats are amphibious tours that go on both land and water.
- Marines specialize in amphibious warfare operations.