stingray

noun

sting·​ray ˈstiŋ-ˌrā 

: any of numerous rays (as of the family Dasyatidae) with one or more large sharp barbed dorsal spines near the base of the whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds

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Examples of stingray in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Visitors have the opportunity to interact with stingrays and invertebrate species, and attend educational programs that give more information on local gamefish, sharks, and sea turtles. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025

Shark Ray Alley is a particularly popular area with visitors who dare to snorkel alongside turtles, stingrays, and even nurse sharks that slide peacefully through crystalline waters. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025

Munson chose a dune buggy ride while Cullers' date included a boat ride and swimming with stingrays. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Peg Munson joined the lead on an exhilarating dune buggy adventure, and Cindy Cullers went on a boat ride with Owens that included swimming with stingrays. —Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stingray

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

stingray

noun

sting·​ray ˈstiŋ-ˌrā 

: any of numerous rays that have one or more large sharp stinging spines near the base of the whiplike tail

Medical Definition

stingray

noun

sting·​ray

ˈstiŋ-ˌrā also -rē

: any of numerous large flat cartilaginous fishes (order Myliobatiformes and especially family Dasyatidae) with one or more large sharp barbed dorsal spines near the base of the whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds