jellyfish
Translation
jellyfish
Examples
A jellyfish stung me at the beach.
A jellyfish stung me at the beach.
We saw a large jellyfish in the water.
We saw a large jellyfish in the water.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a sea animal with a soft, round, almost transparent body A jellyfish stung me at the beach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: medusa, sea nettle
Etymology
A compound word from 'jelly' and 'fish', named for its jelly-like body. It is not biologically a fish.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'fish' made of 'jelly' floating in the sea. This simple combination makes the word easy to remember.