Manatee

Pronunciation: /ˈmæn.ə.ti/

Definitions of manatee

noun a large aquatic mammal with a rounded body and paddle-like flippers, also known as a sea cow

Example Sentences

A1 A manatee is a large, slow-moving sea mammal.

A2 Manatees are herbivorous animals that live in shallow waters.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect manatees from boat collisions.

B2 Manatees are often called 'sea cows' because of their grazing habits.

C1 The gentle nature of manatees makes them a popular attraction for eco-tourism.

C2 Researchers are studying the migratory patterns of manatees to better understand their behavior.

Examples of manatee in a Sentence

formal The manatee is a large, herbivorous marine mammal that can be found in shallow coastal waters.

informal I saw a manatee swimming near the dock while I was fishing.

slang Check out that sea cow, it looks like a manatee!

figurative She moved through the crowded party like a graceful manatee gliding through the water.

Grammatical Forms of manatee

• plural: manatees
• comparative: more manatee
• superlative: most manatee
• present tense: manatee
• future tense: will manatee
• perfect tense: have manateed
• continuous tense: is manateeing
• singular: manatee
• positive degree: manatee
• infinitive: to manatee
• gerund: manateeing
• participle: manateed

Origin and Evolution of manatee

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Carib

Story behind the word: The word 'manatee' is derived from the Carib word 'manati', which means 'breast' or 'udder', likely due to the appearance of the manatee's mammary glands.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'manatee' has remained relatively consistent in its usage to refer to the aquatic mammal known for its gentle nature and herbivorous diet.