jellyfish
word
Definition
A jellyfish is a sea animal with a soft, transparent body and stinging tentacles. Jellyfish float through the water and can often be seen at the beach.
Usage & Nuances
'Jellyfish' is countable: one jellyfish, many jellyfish (no 'jellyfishes'). It's mostly used in marine or beach contexts; some species have painful stings. Rarely, it can also refer to a weak-willed person in informal slang.
Spanish: medusaPortuguese (BR): água-vivaPortuguese (PT): alforreca - medusaChinese (Simplified): 水母Chinese (Traditional): 水母Hindi: जेलीफ़िशArabic: قنديل البحرBengali: জেলিফিশ - সামুদ্রিক মেঘ (বিজ্ঞানের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: медузаJapanese: クラゲVietnamese: sứaKorean: 해파리Turkish: denizanasıUrdu: جیلی فِشIndonesian: ubur-ubur
Example Sentences
A jellyfish can sting you in the sea.
basic
We saw many jellyfish at the beach.
basic
The jellyfish has a soft, round body.
basic
Be careful—there might be jellyfish in the water today.
natural
That clear, floating thing is actually a jellyfish!
natural
Some people are allergic to jellyfish stings.
natural