Synonyms of mermaids

mermaids

noun

plural of mermaid

as in sirens

an imaginary sea creature that has a woman's head and upper body and a fish's tail instead of legs

Related Words

• sirens
• Nereids
• Oceanids
• water nymphs
• dryads
• sea-maids
• naiads
• nymphs
• wood nymphs
• hamadryads
• oreads

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mermaids

Mother-of-pearl naturally reflects light and evokes images of mermaids, beaches, and the ocean floor. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026

Over the course of 22 episodes, the Doomies crew encounters vampires, parasitic demons, vicious mermaids, and some spirits specific to French folklore, all rendered as real threats towards our heroes. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

Later in the video, the kids sing a song that teaches listeners the names of sea creatures, including dolphins and mermaids. — Parents, 10 July 2026

Brown-Taher, who founded Renna in 2019, said the brand has been working with Garrod for a while, and was eager to have her design the cresting waves, long-haired mermaids and galleon-style sailing ships that adorn the space. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Long ago, Levi and Vega, children of the fearsome captain of the Sea Dragon, grow up on tales of daring seafaring exploits, but there are stories they haven't been told — stories about witches, mermaids and magical maps. — Sarah Kate Ellis, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

In the lagoon room, see more mermaids! — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Greek director Konstantina Kotzamani’s Titanic Ocean, coming-of-age tale set in a special boarding school in Japan that trains teenage girls into professional mermaids, will also debut in Un Certain Regard. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026

The Laguna Ocean Foundation kicks off every summer with its annual KelpFest, where visitors can take photos with mermaids, listen to live music, and participate in a large-scale beach clean-up. — Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026