python
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a large snake that kills animals by squeezing them very tightly.
any of the nonvenomous constricting snakes belonging to the family Pythonidae.
Simple“The python at the zoo was over four meters long and very heavy.”
In context“The reticulated python is known for its immense length and its ability to consume relatively large mammals by constricting their breathing.”
Synonymsconstrictor - 02 B1 Intermediate
a popular computer language used for writing software and analyzing data.
a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its readability and versatile standard library.
Simple“She decided to learn Python because it is a great language for beginners.”
In context“Data scientists often prefer Python over other languages due to its extensive ecosystem of libraries for machine learning and statistical analysis.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a member of the famous British comedy group called Monty Python.
a member of the influential British surreal comedy group Monty Python.
Simple“John Cleese is perhaps the most famous Python from the original TV show.”
In context“The surviving Pythons reunited for a series of live performances that celebrated their legacy in sketch comedy.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
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.