Mermaid: meaning, definitions and examples

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mermaid

 

[ หˆmษœหrmeษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underwater creature

A mermaid is a legendary aquatic creature with the upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids are often depicted in folklore as beautiful and enchanting beings, capable of luring sailors with their mesmerizing voices and appearance.

Synonyms

nymph, sea maiden, siren.

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Word Description / Examples
mermaid

Use in general discussions about mythical sea creatures that are half-human and half-fish.

  • She dreamed of becoming a mermaid and swimming in the ocean
  • The fishermen believed they saw a mermaid in the water
siren

Use when referring to dangerous, captivating sea creatures from Greek mythology that lure sailors to their doom with their singing. This term has a negative connotation.

  • The siren's song was irresistible, leading the sailors to shipwreck
  • Beware the sirens, for they mean only harm
nymph

Use when referring to nature spirits or mythical female beings associated with nature, often found in Greek and Roman mythology.

  • In Greek mythology, nymphs are spirits of nature
  • They encountered a lovely nymph in the enchanted forest
sea maiden

Use as an alternative term for a mermaid, usually in poetic or literary contexts.

  • The ancient poem spoke of a sea maiden who captured the hearts of sailors
  • He carved a beautiful statue of a sea maiden

Examples of usage

  • They believed they saw a mermaid sitting on a rock combing her hair.
  • The sailors were captivated by the mermaid's graceful movements.

Translations

Translations of the word "mermaid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sereia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคคเฅเคธเฅเคฏเคพเค‚เค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Meerjungfrau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ putri duyung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒัะฐะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ syrena

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบ้ญš (ใซใ‚“ใŽใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sirรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sirena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท denizkฤฑzฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์–ด (ineo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูˆุฑูŠุฉ ุงู„ุจุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moล™skรก panna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ morskรก panna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽไบบ้ฑผ (mฤ›i rรฉn yรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morska deklica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafmeyja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ ะฟะตั€ั–ัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™niz qฤฑzฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sirena

Etymology

The concept of mermaids dates back to ancient mythology and folklore from various cultures around the world. Stories of mermaid-like creatures can be found in the folklore of the Greeks, Romans, and many other civilizations. Mermaids have been a popular subject in art, literature, and folklore for centuries, often symbolizing beauty, mystery, and the allure of the sea.

See also: maid, maiden.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,599, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.