mermaid

noun

mer·​maid ˈmər-ˌmād 

: a fabled marine creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish

Examples of mermaid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dress has a mermaid silhouette and straight strapless neckline, which allowed for a theatrical play of volume and dramatic texture. —Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026

Her super-long hair, made all the more romantic with little braids and loose ends, is such a mermaid moment. —Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026

Ethereal mermaid vibes are here to save the day. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026

Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mermayde, from mere sea (from Old English) + mayde maid — more at marine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mermaid

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

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"