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

Examples of sea lion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers think that most bites are accidental; great white sharks mistake people for seals or sea lions. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Stretching from Bodega Bay to Big Sur, the Red Triangle’s cold, nutrient-rich waters attract seals and sea lions—prime prey for great white sharks. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

And that kind of thing didn’t happen in Mystic, a touristy escape from New York City complete with bobbing boats and sea lions doing tricks at the aquarium. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Firepits flanked by living walls create a lovely space to relax and enjoy coastal breezes with the chatter of sea lions in the distance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sea lion

• heian
• ion
• mayan
• scion
• triune
• amphitryon
• dandelion
• herodian
• hawaiian
• ixion
• mauryan
• orion

Kids Definition

sea lion

noun

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