tarantula
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“I look down and a giant tarantula is crawling up my pants,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
“My color man took all the press notes, wadded them up and hit the tarantula like swinging a bat.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Researchers have identified four previously unknown tarantula species in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, and they turned out to be far more unusual than expected.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
When I opened up the cover, it was a dead tarantula.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
He took photographs of a tarantula, plaintive sunsets, windswept dunes, the long curve of empty coastline.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing tarantula
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for September 10–September 16, 2022
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Egypt Game
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
