harbor seal

noun

: a small hair seal (Phoca vitulina) of oceanic coasts in the northern hemisphere that often ascends rivers

Examples of harbor seal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The non-profit told local news site KOMO that two adult harbor seals were previously found with gunshot wounds to the head. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Currently, there are 23 California sea lions, 20 northern elephant seals, and two Pacific harbor seals in care. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 8 June 2026

At The Children’s Pool, harbor seals lounge along the shore, especially during pup season. — Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 26 May 2026

In some sea caves, harbor seals rest in the quiet shade. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

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