sea turtle

noun

: any of two families (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) of widely distributed marine turtles that have the feet modified into paddles and that include the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead, and ridley

Examples of sea turtle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Per Goldeneye Media, the Walkers are parting with the South Pacific island retreat due to their ongoing divorce but will always cherish memories from camping on the beach to swimming with sea turtles. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

It’s frequented by rare and endangered animals such as melonhead whales, Hawaiian monk seals, and hawksbill and green sea turtles. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

California also has several state animals and plants, including the California grizzly bear, California red-legged frog, California quail and Pacific leatherback sea turtle. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Here, fat-tire bicycles seem to outnumber cars, hours are measured in sunscreen applications and tugs on fishing lines, and island nightlife belongs to nesting sea turtles. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sea turtle

• fertile
• hurtle
• kirtle
• myrtle
• infertile

Kids Definition

sea turtle

noun

: any of various large marine turtles (as the green turtle or the loggerhead) that have paddle-shaped feet to aid in swimming