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

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An unknown individual also shot and killed a 2-year-old sea lion at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Aug. 7. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025 Read Next California Visitors keep harassing sea lions at iconic California beach. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025 Within hours, the team was called again when lifeguards saw a seizing sea lion. Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025 Southern California officials are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions in the Malibu area. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sea lion

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 18 Mar. 2025.

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sea lion

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

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