1. plural of ariel: gazelles of Africa and Asia, especially the Arabian gazelle
Usage: zoology
2. plural of ariel: spirits of the air in folklore and literature
Usage: literary

Examples

• The ariels bounded gracefully across the desert landscape.
• Several ariels were spotted near the oasis at dawn.
• In Shakespeare’s play, Prospero commands various ariels to do his bidding.
• The poet described ariels dancing in the morning mist.
• Wildlife photographers traveled far to capture images of the rare ariels.
• Ancient tales spoke of ariels that could control the winds.