leopard seal

noun

: a spotted slate gray seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) especially of antarctic and subantarctic waters that feeds chiefly on krill, other seals, penguins, and fish

Examples of leopard seal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Getting the perfect shot of a lounging leopard seal or an emperor penguin posing in Antarctica is a photographer’s dream come true. — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Though Australians may be used to seeing other types of seals on their coasts – fur seals, leopard seals – Neil’s species is much less common, adding to his appeal. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Birds such as albatross and southern giant petrels are often visible soaring through the skies above, while elephant seals permeate the beaches and solitary leopard seals feed in the surrounding waters. — Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

These sound combos placed leopard seals curiously alongside us. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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