Word
python
US/ˈpaɪθɑn/
UK/pˈaɪθən/
Definitions
01the snake
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. a large snake that kills animals by squeezing them very tightly.
n. any of the nonvenomous constricting snakes belonging to the family Pythonidae.
“The python at the zoo was over four meters long and very heavy.”
“The reticulated python is known for its immense length and its ability to consume relatively large mammals by constricting their breathing.”
Synonyms
02the programming language
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. a popular computer language used for writing software and analyzing data.
n. a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its readability and versatile standard library.
“She decided to learn Python because it is a great language for beginners.”
“Data scientists often prefer Python over other languages due to its extensive ecosystem of libraries for machine learning and statistical analysis.”
03the comedy troupe
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Theater British English · Informal
n. a member of the famous British comedy group called Monty Python.
n. a member of the influential British surreal comedy group Monty Python.
“John Cleese is perhaps the most famous Python from the original TV show.”
“The surviving Pythons reunited for a series of live performances that celebrated their legacy in sketch comedy.”
04vulgar slang for penis
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang · Vulgar
n. a rude, slang word for a penis.
n. a vulgar slang term for the penis.
“He made a crude joke using a slang word for his python.”
“The script was edited for television to remove several vulgar references to the male anatomy, including the word python.”
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Πύθων (Púthōn), from Πῡθώ (Pūthṓ), the early name of Delphi, from πύθω (púthō, “to rot, to decay”). The programming language is named after Monty Python.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. drain the python
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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