mermaid
Translation
mermaid
Examples
The story is about a beautiful mermaid.
The story is about a beautiful mermaid.
Children love tales of mermaids and pirates.
Children love tales of mermaids and pirates.
Grammar Patterns
a/the mermaid a mythical creature She dressed up as a mermaid for the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: siren, nymph, naiad
Etymology
From Old English 'mere' (sea, lake) + 'maid' (a young woman). Literally 'sea-maid'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'mere' (an old word for sea) and 'maid'. A maid of the sea.