Mermaid
Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrˌmeɪd/
Mermaid (noun)
- A creature from old stories with a woman’s upper body and a fish tail, said to live in the sea.
- 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.