: 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 WebMulligan was held in her ceremony gown, a black mermaid dress with a scalloped hem over white tulle — a recreation of a 1951 Balenciaga design.—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 The Magical Mermaid toothpaste was just as interesting for kids to look at, with a scale design meant to mimic a mermaid’s tail amid bright colors.—Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 Directed by Ron Howard, Splash follows Allen Bauer (Tom Hanks), a man who was rescued as a boy by a mermaid (Hannah) while on a trip to Cape Cod.—EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024 Even with an opening-night flub, Terrence Mann brought cheerful warmth as the Narrator; Unity Phelan was a luxurious librarian turned mermaid; and Sara Mearns, as the Swan, brought poignancy to her back, her arms and, as usual, her everything.—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Poised to inherit the throne and protect the oceans from mermaids with nefarious intentions, Ruby’s journey is a captivating dive into self-discovery, family legacies, and the power of embracing one’s true self.—Travis Bean, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Silverton Casino Lodge This hotel, which appeals to budget-conscious travelers with its free aquarium and mermaid show, offers free parking.—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024 In fact, the cover — the mermaid with four arms — is the sea of Vallarta.—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2024 The motel, once called the Bridge Motor Inn, remains in business with larger-than-life sculptures of a mermaid and a pirate outside the office entrance.—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English mermayde, from mere sea (from Old English) + mayde maid — more at marine
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