mermaid
Translation
mermaid
Examples
The story was about a beautiful mermaid.
The story was about a beautiful mermaid.
Grammar Patterns
a/the mermaid as a countable noun The story was about a beautiful mermaid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: siren, nymph
Etymology
From Old English 'mere' (sea, lake) + 'maid' (a young woman). Literally 'sea-maid'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'mere' (an old word for sea) + 'maid'. A maid of the sea.