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dolphin

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɑlfɪn/ · UK /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Forms: dolphins

dolphin means: A sea animal with a smooth body and a long nose that breathes air and often swims in groups.

noun

SEA ANIMALA2

A sea animal with a smooth body and a long nose that breathes air and often swims in groups.

  • A dolphin jumped beside our boat.
  • We saw dolphins swimming near the island.
  • Do dolphins sleep underwater?

Common phrases: a wild dolphin, dolphin watching, a dolphin swims

Questions about dolphin

What does dolphin mean?

A sea animal with a smooth body and a long nose that breathes air and often swims in groups.

What is dolphin in other languages?

Türkçe: yunus · Español: delfín · Français: dauphin · Deutsch: Delfin · Italiano: delfino · 日本語: イルカ

How do you pronounce dolphin?

In American English /ˈdɑlfɪn/; in British English /ˈdɒlfɪn/.

How do you use dolphin in a sentence?

A dolphin jumped beside our boat. We saw dolphins swimming near the island.

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