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

Saturday, utilizes 56,000 square feet of indoor space to host more than 200 vendors, sword-fighting, costume contests, live musicians, mermaids, fairies and photo ops. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Artists, artisans, and food vendors, demonstrations of live combat styles including German longsword, fencing, and pirate swashbuckling, activities such as Squires’ spot with mermaids, games, and family entertainment. — Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2026

Some reactionaries will always find a reason to demand all-white entertainment, regardless of whether there are mermaids, hobbits, or lightsabers involved. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

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