1. plural of lizard; small to medium-sized reptiles with four legs, a long tail, and scaly skin

Examples

• The lizards basked on the warm rocks in the desert.
• Many lizards can change color to blend with their surroundings.
• Geckos are small lizards that can climb walls.
• The children watched lizards scurrying across the garden path.
• Some lizards lose their tails when threatened by predators.
• Iguanas are large lizards that eat plants and insects.