English · Nature & Environment
jellyfish
/ˈdʒel.i.fɪʃ/
[/ˈdʒel.i.fɪʃ/]
soft stinging sea animal
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A soft, transparent sea creature with a body like jelly and trailing stinging tentacles.
Example
A jellyfish pulsed gently through the clear shallows, its tentacles drifting behind it.
A jellyfish pulsed gently through the clear shallows, its tentacles drifting behind it.
Etymology
A compound of 'jelly' and 'fish', though it is not a true fish.
How & Where It’s Used
Often discussed in beach safety because of its sting.