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

Examples of sea lion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For them, the moose is just another source of protein, much like seals and sea lions, and the opportunity for such a large, nutritious meal is hard to pass up. Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Our rental car clung to the outside lane of the highway winding up into Big Sur and dipping down to rocky beaches where seals and sea lions sunned themselves. Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 There are also several renowned snorkel and dive sites, and swimming with sea lions is always a visitor favorite. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024 Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual. Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea lion 

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Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sea lion

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

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