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mermaid

/ˈmɜːrˌmeɪd/
mer · maid
Plural:mermaids
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• noun

1

A legendary aquatic creature depicted with the head and upper body of a human female and the tail of a fish.

Example

"The sailors shared tales of a beautiful mermaid who would sit on the ocean rocks and sing to passing ships."

2

A woman who is a skilled swimmer, especially one who performs in aquatic shows or synchronized swimming.

Example

"After winning three gold medals, the local press affectionately dubbed her the city's reigning mermaid."

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• Nearby Words

merino
merit
merlin
mermaid
merrimack
merrybells
mersey

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'mermayde', a compound of 'mer' (from Old English 'mere', meaning sea or lake) and 'maid' (meaning girl or young woman).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mermaid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mermaid
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