1. a small amphibian with a long tail and four legs that can live both in water and on land

Examples

• The children found a newt hiding under a rock near the pond.
• Newts breathe through their skin when underwater.
• The spotted newt is common in eastern North America.
• She carefully picked up the newt and placed it back in the stream.
• During breeding season, male newts develop bright colors.
• The newt’s tail can regenerate if it gets damaged.