dolphin

/ˈdɑːl.fɪn/

noundol · phin

Think: a DOLe (sad) FIN—when it’s sad, it shows its fin: dol + fin = dolphin.

Yes, it's dolphin. Remember the letters **ph** make the /f/ sound in **dolPHin**.

Definition

  1. nouna smart sea mammal that breathes air and has a long snout and a curved dorsal fin

Examples

  • “We saw a dolphin leap out of the water beside the boat.”
  • “The dolphin surfaced to breathe and then dove again.”
  • “A dolphin uses clicks and whistles to communicate and find food.”

Synonyms

porpoisecetaceanmarine mammalsea mammal

Translations

ES delfínPT golfinhoFR dauphin

Common misspellings

dolfindolphinedolfendolphindolphandolpin

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