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

When the water receded, fish and a sea turtle were found in the building. —CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025

Taking a cruise tour staffed by local experts is one of the best ways to see all the area has to offer, from spinner dolphins to sea turtles to whale sharks. —Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025

Resident parrots, monkeys, and sea turtles delight guests, while the beach, multiple swimming pools, and a series of freshwater canals, traversable by boat, provide non-stop activity options. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025

Since its founding, the Turtle Hospital has helped heal and release more than 1,500 sea turtles. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025

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