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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Anyone with information on the sea lion shooting can contact NOAA’s 24/7 enforcement hotline at (800) 853-1964. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 The 2-year-old male sea lion was discovered between two lifeguard stations at the Orange County beach on Aug. 7, NOAA Fisheries announced in an Instagram post Wednesday. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 Orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and a variety of aquatic birds like puffins also call these waters home. Trails for hiking, running, and biking surround Tofino, winding through old-growth forests, dropping down to hidden beaches, and climbing up to scenic viewpoints. Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) Martin Short as a crazed Italian circus sea lion! Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea lion 

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sea lion

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

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