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Definition of stingray

stingray

/ˈstɪŋ.reɪ/
sting · ray
Plural:stingrays
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stingray Lexical Profile

stingray Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A dorsoventrally flattened marine or freshwater cartilaginous fish belonging to the suborder Myliobatoidei, characterized by enlarged pectoral fins fused to the head and a whip-like tail armed with one or more venomous barbed spines.

Example

"We carefully observed the stingray as it glided effortlessly across the sandy ocean floor in search of mollusks."

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• Nearby Words

still
stillaguamish
stilt
stingray
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stinkweed
stint

Word Origin & Etymology

From 'sting' + 'ray', a descriptive compound referring to the venomous stinger on the fish's tail. First recorded in English in the early 17th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stingray. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stingray
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