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mermaid Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A legendary aquatic creature depicted with the head and upper body of a human female and the tail of a fish.
Usage Example
"The sailors shared tales of a beautiful siren who would sit on the ocean rocks and sing to passing ships."
Strong
siren
Weak
nixie
nymph
• noun (Context 2)
A woman who is a skilled swimmer, especially one who performs in aquatic shows or synchronized swimming.
Usage Example
"After winning three gold medals, the local press affectionately dubbed her the city's reigning swimmer."
Weak
swimmer
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mermaid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mermaid