Mermaid

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrˌmeɪd/

Mermaid (noun)

  1. A creature from old stories with a woman’s upper body and a fish tail, said to live in the sea.
  2. In some legends, a sea creature believed to sing and attract people, often with a strong, beautiful voice.

Examples

  • A mermaid myth tells of a sea woman who sings to sailors.
  • The story describes a mermaid myth living under the waves.