What does CROCS mean?

crocs

Parts of Speech: noun, plural

Definitions:

1. a type of casual footwear made of foam resin material
2. short for crocodile, a large reptile with a long tail, sharp teeth, and tough skin

Pronunciations:

• US: /krɑks/
• UK: /krɒks/

Origin and Usage:

The term crocs is a trademarked name for a type of casual footwear made of foam resin material. The shoes were first introduced in 2002 by a company called Crocs, Inc. and have since become popular for their comfort and durability. The term crocs is also a shortened form of the word crocodile, which refers to a large reptile with a long tail, sharp teeth, and tough skin. This word is of Greek origin, from the words krokē and drilos, meaning "pebbled" and "worm," respectively.

Synonyms:

• footwear
• sandals
• shoes

Related Words:

• crisp
• crash
• craft
• crush
• creep

Example Sentences:

• She wore her crocs to the beach.
• He was afraid of the crocs in the river.