Mermaid
noun
A mythical creature that has a human's upper body and a fish's tail instead of legs.
The little girl dreamed of becoming a mermaid and swimming with the fishes.
Often appears as...
- become a mermaid
- mermaid's tail
noun
A woman who swims while wearing a costume that makes her look like a mermaid, especially as a type of entertainment.
At the aquarium, there was a show performed by a mermaid.
Often appears as...
- mermaid costume
- mermaid show
Usage tips
Modern
noun
A mythical creature that has a human's upper body and a fish's tail instead of legs.
The little girl dreamed of becoming a mermaid and swimming with the fishes.
Often appears as...
- become a mermaid
- mermaid's tail
noun
A woman who swims while wearing a costume that makes her look like a mermaid, especially as a type of entertainment.
At the aquarium, there was a show performed by a mermaid.
Often appears as...
- mermaid costume
- mermaid show
Usage tips
Modern
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Mermaids are central in sea folklore, often symbolizing mystery and enchantment.
Mariners would often tell stories of enchanting mermaids they encountered at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depictions
Mermaids appear in various cultures, and their characteristics can differ.
In Greek mythology, mermaids were often depicted as part-sirens with enchanting voices.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Genre
Mermaids are popular subjects in fantasy books, films, and art, often portrayed as beautiful and alluring.
The fantasy novel featured a mermaid who lured sailors with her beauty.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Mermaids are central in sea folklore, often symbolizing mystery and enchantment.
Mariners would often tell stories of enchanting mermaids they encountered at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depictions
Mermaids appear in various cultures, and their characteristics can differ.
In Greek mythology, mermaids were often depicted as part-sirens with enchanting voices.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Genre
Mermaids are popular subjects in fantasy books, films, and art, often portrayed as beautiful and alluring.
The fantasy novel featured a mermaid who lured sailors with her beauty.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Mermaids are central in sea folklore, often symbolizing mystery and enchantment.
Mariners would often tell stories of enchanting mermaids they encountered at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depictions
Mermaids appear in various cultures, and their characteristics can differ.
In Greek mythology, mermaids were often depicted as part-sirens with enchanting voices.
Pro Tip 3/3Fantasy Genre
Mermaids are popular subjects in fantasy books, films, and art, often portrayed as beautiful and alluring.
The fantasy novel featured a mermaid who lured sailors with her beauty.
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The Mermaid Myth PIPE Nat...
ever mistaken that face for that of a mermaid but evidently those boys had been on the boat a little too long but nonetheless these experiences for me were very special you know being alone out there is a chance to see interesting social interactions and behaviors things
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What we don't teach kids...
So we dug a hole and I covered her in sand and shells and drew this little mermaid tail. And then I took her home and lathered her up in the shower and massaged her scalp and I dried her off in a towel. And I thought, "Ah. How many times had I done that --
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Glow-in-the-dark sharks...
but I want to share a secret. This image is totally incorrect, totally incorrect. I see a couple of people crying in the back that I've blown their idea of mermaids. All right, the mermaid is indeed real, but anyone who's gone on a dive
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How love can help repair...
in the course which i alluded to earlier is disney um and one of the things we study when studying the disney pantheon is some of the villains so we study ursula for example from the little mermaid and we study a couple others
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Why do we have museums?...
and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady, along with a host of modern machinery and scientific instruments.
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A story of mixed...
Put a crab inside it. Add some water. Seven different salts. He means he's got this sudden notion to stand on dry land, but just panhandle at the ocean. He says, "You look like a mermaid, but you walk like a waltz."
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Sharks 101 PIPE National...
so sharks have less weight to carry. Sharks may lay eggs, or bear live young. Egg laying sharks only lay a few large eggs. They may come in various forms, such as sacks called mermaid purses or corkscrews.
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Shai Agassi: A new...
when asked about hybrids said something very fascinating. He said hybrids are like mermaids. When you want a fish you get a woman and when you need a woman you get a fish. And Ghosn came up and said,
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Cellphone Shakedown PIPE...
said haha I knew they couldn't find that you know that's what I'm embarrassed about because I want to wipe the smile off his face some of the mermaids over there laughing this mountain I want to
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Swimming with a Manatee...
could a glimpse of that tail breaking the surface lead to even taller tales of sea serpent sirens and mermaids luring sailors away from their ships I'll let you be the judge of that
Video examples
The Mermaid Myth PIPE Nat...
ever mistaken that face for that of a mermaid but evidently those boys had been on the boat a little too long but nonetheless these experiences for me were very special you know being alone out there is a chance to see interesting social interactions and behaviors things
Video examples
What we don't teach kids...
So we dug a hole and I covered her in sand and shells and drew this little mermaid tail. And then I took her home and lathered her up in the shower and massaged her scalp and I dried her off in a towel. And I thought, "Ah. How many times had I done that --
Video examples
Glow-in-the-dark sharks...
but I want to share a secret. This image is totally incorrect, totally incorrect. I see a couple of people crying in the back that I've blown their idea of mermaids. All right, the mermaid is indeed real, but anyone who's gone on a dive
Video examples
How love can help repair...
in the course which i alluded to earlier is disney um and one of the things we study when studying the disney pantheon is some of the villains so we study ursula for example from the little mermaid and we study a couple others
Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady, along with a host of modern machinery and scientific instruments.
Video examples
A story of mixed...
Put a crab inside it. Add some water. Seven different salts. He means he's got this sudden notion to stand on dry land, but just panhandle at the ocean. He says, "You look like a mermaid, but you walk like a waltz."
Video examples
Sharks 101 PIPE National...
so sharks have less weight to carry. Sharks may lay eggs, or bear live young. Egg laying sharks only lay a few large eggs. They may come in various forms, such as sacks called mermaid purses or corkscrews.
Video examples
Shai Agassi: A new...
when asked about hybrids said something very fascinating. He said hybrids are like mermaids. When you want a fish you get a woman and when you need a woman you get a fish. And Ghosn came up and said,
Video examples
Cellphone Shakedown PIPE...
said haha I knew they couldn't find that you know that's what I'm embarrassed about because I want to wipe the smile off his face some of the mermaids over there laughing this mountain I want to
Video examples
Swimming with a Manatee...
could a glimpse of that tail breaking the surface lead to even taller tales of sea serpent sirens and mermaids luring sailors away from their ships I'll let you be the judge of that
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Quote examples
Jodi Benson
American Actress
I have a lot of mermaid stuff. I did start collecting a lot before I had children because I didn't know if I would have a boy or a girl. So I saved everything.
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Gemma Ward
Australian Actress
Lots of models have played mermaids throughout history and it is, kind of, a funny rite of passage.
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Scarlett Moffatt
English Entertainer
I do love a conspiracy theory myself, but I'm more of an alien, mermaid sort of conspiracy girl.
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Jessica Long
American Athlete
I always loved pretending I was a fish or a mermaid while swimming in my grandparents' pool.
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Yasmine Al Masri
Palestinian Actress
I am especially fascinated with mermaids, and they are always coming out in pirate stories.
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Anais Nin
American Author
I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.
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JoJo
American Musician
I think every little girl is fascinated with mermaids.
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Esther Williams
American Actress
Clark Gable was the first to have called me a mermaid.
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Jazz Jennings
American Activist
I definitely secretly dream of being a mermaid.
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Eve Babitz
American Artist
I'm a mermaid now, half my body.
Quote examples
Jodi Benson
American Actress
I have a lot of mermaid stuff. I did start collecting a lot before I had children because I didn't know if I would have a boy or a girl. So I saved everything.
Quote examples
Gemma Ward
Australian Actress
Lots of models have played mermaids throughout history and it is, kind of, a funny rite of passage.
Quote examples
Scarlett Moffatt
English Entertainer
I do love a conspiracy theory myself, but I'm more of an alien, mermaid sort of conspiracy girl.
Quote examples
Jessica Long
American Athlete
I always loved pretending I was a fish or a mermaid while swimming in my grandparents' pool.
Quote examples
Yasmine Al Masri
Palestinian Actress
I am especially fascinated with mermaids, and they are always coming out in pirate stories.
Quote examples
Anais Nin
American Author
I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.
Quote examples
JoJo
American Musician
I think every little girl is fascinated with mermaids.
Quote examples
Esther Williams
American Actress
Clark Gable was the first to have called me a mermaid.
Quote examples
Jazz Jennings
American Activist
I definitely secretly dream of being a mermaid.
Quote examples
Eve Babitz
American Artist
I'm a mermaid now, half my body.
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