echolocation

noun

echo·lo·ca·tion ˌe-kō-lō-ˈkā-shən

: a physiological process for locating distant or invisible objects (such as prey) by sound waves reflected back to the emitter (such as a bat) from the objects

Examples of echolocation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

With echolocation alone, 95 percent of the bats returned to their roosts within minutes. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024 Laser pulses generate a topographic map in a manner similar to how a bat uses echolocation: Laser light is fired from an aircraft, bounces off objects on the ground, and returns to the detector located on the underside of the aircraft. —

Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 Here are three mind-blowing facts about dolphins that showcase their astonishing intelligence, as well as their peculiar behaviors—from recreational drug use to echolocation abilities that could rival technology on submarines. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 Bats are known for navigating their surroundings by way of echolocation, using sound waves to help locate objects and prey. —

Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for echolocation