amphibious
adjective
am·phib·i·ous
am-ˈfi-bē-əs 
1
: combining two characteristics
2
a
: relating to or adapted for both land and water
amphibious vehicles
b
: executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion
an amphibious landing
also
: trained or organized for such action
amphibious forces
3
: able to live both on land and in water
amphibious plants
amphibiously
adverb
amphibiousness
noun
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The Terrapins announced their similarly amphibious selection Wednesday, though the choice has some historical merit: The late Muppets creator Jim Henson was a graduate of the University of Maryland in 1960, majoring in home economics before embarking on a legacy in puppetry.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
In addition, the United States could arm more of its ships that don’t currently carry missiles, such as its amphibious or support vessels, or even prepare to convert merchant ships to carry missiles, as a way to rapidly increase the fleet with which the Chinese navy would have to contend.
—Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
According to the report, China has more than 370 naval ships and submarines, including three Type 075 amphibious assault ships that precede the Type 076.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
One of these operatives managed to convince a Uruguayan diplomat to act as a courier, sending him on an amphibious delivery mission on behalf of the CIA.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
In addition, the United States could arm more of its ships that don’t currently carry missiles, such as its amphibious or support vessels, or even prepare to convert merchant ships to carry missiles, as a way to rapidly increase the fleet with which the Chinese navy would have to contend.
—Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
According to the report, China has more than 370 naval ships and submarines, including three Type 075 amphibious assault ships that precede the Type 076.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
One of these operatives managed to convince a Uruguayan diplomat to act as a courier, sending him on an amphibious delivery mission on behalf of the CIA.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Amphibious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphibious. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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amphibious
adjective
am·phib·i·ous
am-ˈfib-ē-əs
1
: able to live both on land and in water
amphibious plants
2
a
: designed for use on both land and water
amphibious vehicles
b
: carried out by land, sea, and air forces acting together
an amphibious assault
amphibiously
adverb
amphibiousness
noun
Etymology
from Greek amphibios "living a double life," from amphi- "around, on both sides" and bios "mode of life"
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