: a fabled marine creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2026
The name Madison gained popularity after the mermaid in Splash named herself after Madison Avenue.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Sleek mermaid dresses popped up time and time again in our research, pointing to the shape being one of the trendiest looks for 2026.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
Pearl appliqués, a milky white base, 3D seashell designs, and reflective lavender chrome make this a manicure fit for a mermaid.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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mermaid
noun
mer·maid
ˈmər-ˌmād 
: an imaginary sea creature usually represented with a woman's body and a fish's tail
Etymology
Middle English mermayde "mermaid," from mere "lake, pool, sea" and mayde "maid"
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