mermaid

noun

Definition of mermaidnext
as in siren
an imaginary sea creature that has a woman's head and upper body and a fish's tail instead of legs

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Recent Examples of mermaid Kardashian’s vintage gown had a plunging sweetheart neckline with front lace-up corset detailing and a mermaid silhouette. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 Dramatic mermaid skirts, bubble tiers, and layers strengthened with horsehair and crinoline are all trending in the year ahead. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Fox styled her inky tresses in a middle part with layered mermaid waves, framing a rose-pink smoky eyeshadow and a similar flush on her cheekbones and lips. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026 Molly Molly is the other co-host of Bubble Guppies—and this mermaid does it all! — Amanda Rock, Parents, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mermaid
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  1. siren
  2. water nymph
Noun
  • The siren was loud, and the LED ring did a good job of letting visitors know that they were being observed.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Crowds of people then shuffled through packed hallways to exit the building, their hands raised and sirens blaring around them, the video shows.
    — Joe Sutton, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of siren
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  • Just take Stella McCartney’s spring 2004 collection, which featured a flowing, organic dress practically made for a water nymph.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Set the scene Arrive by car and enter the hotel’s main driveway to then be greeted by the resort’s grand Florentine Fountain with four sculpted water nymphs dancing around an octagonal pool, a visual amuse bouche to the opulence that awaits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of water nymph

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