1. a mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish

Examples

• The little girl dressed as a mermaid for Halloween.
• Ancient sailors told stories of mermaids singing to ships.
• The statue of a mermaid sits in the harbor.
• She collected mermaid figurines and shells.
• The fairy tale featured a mermaid who wanted to walk on land.
• Children love stories about mermaids and their underwater kingdoms.