sea lion

noun

: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur

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Guests often spot sea lions, harbor porpoises, and migratory birds along the way, offering a natural perspective of the bay’s ecosystem. Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 5 May 2025 The algae has killed sea lions, dolphins and now whales, including a humpback whale and a minke whale, McClatchy News reported. Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Hundreds of sea lions and dolphins have been affected so far, Milstein said. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 The sea lion was euthanized after it was deemed to be too sick to recover. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sea lion

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sea lion was in 1697

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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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sea lion

noun
: any of several large Pacific seals that have small ears on the outside of the body

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