Mermaid

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd/

Definitions of mermaid

noun a mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish

Example Sentences

A1 The mermaid swam gracefully in the ocean.

A2 The children were excited to see a mermaid at the beach.

B1 Legends of mermaids have been passed down for generations.

B2 The mermaid's enchanting song lured sailors to their doom.

C1 The mermaid's tail shimmered in the moonlight as she danced on the rocks.

C2 The artist painted a stunning portrait of a mermaid with flowing hair and scales.

Examples of mermaid in a Sentence

formal The folklore of a mermaid is often found in various cultures around the world.

informal I wish I could be a mermaid and swim in the ocean all day.

slang Did you see that girl with the long hair? She looks like a total mermaid.

figurative Her voice was so enchanting, it was like listening to a mermaid sing.

Grammatical Forms of mermaid

• past tense: mermaided
• plural: mermaids
• comparative: more mermaid
• superlative: most mermaid
• present tense: mermaid
• future tense: will mermaid
• perfect tense: have mermaided
• continuous tense: is mermaiding
• singular: mermaid
• positive degree: mermaid
• infinitive: to mermaid
• gerund: mermaiding
• participle: mermaided

Origin and Evolution of mermaid

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mermaid' is believed to have originated from the Old English term 'merewif', which means 'sea woman'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mermaid' has evolved to refer to a mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish, often associated with folklore and legends about the sea.