1. a large tropical American reptile similar to an alligator, found in Central and South America

Examples

• The cayman basked in the sun on the muddy riverbank.
• We spotted a cayman gliding silently through the murky water.
• The spectacled cayman is the most common species in the Amazon.
• Local guides warned us to watch for caimans while swimming.
• The cayman’s powerful jaws can crush turtle shells.
• Scientists are studying cayman behavior in their natural habitat.