mermaid
/ˈmɜrmeɪd/
noun
- A mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.
- In the story, a mermaid saves a sailor from drowning.
- Many cultures have legends about mermaids living in the ocean.
- The little girl dressed up as a mermaid for Halloween.
- A skilled female swimmer or diver, especially one who performs in a show or competition.
- The synchronized swimming team looked like a group of mermaids.
- She trained for years to become a professional mermaid in a water show.
- The mermaid performed graceful flips underwater at the aquarium.