sea lion

noun

: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur

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Other incredible moments include potential wildlife sightings like whales, sea lions, and gulls. Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024 Look out for hammerhead sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and playful sea lions in the sapphire waters. Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 Start your day with breakfast by the water with sea lions as your morning companions, and then dive into hyper-local gems straight from Salinas Valley. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Anyone with information on the sea lion shooting can contact NOAA’s 24/7 enforcement hotline at (800) 853-1964. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea lion 

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sea lion was in 1697

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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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sea lion

noun
: any of several large Pacific seals that have small ears on the outside of the body

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