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DOLF-in/ˈdɒlfɪn/

A dolphin is a clever grey sea animal. Dolphins swim in groups and can jump out of the water. Countable: a dolphin, dolphins. A fish has gills; a dolphin is a mammal and comes up for air. A whale is much larger; do not mix dolphin with doll.

Meaning

A clever sea animal that is grey and swims in groups.

Examples

• “A dolphin jumped out of the water.”
• “The children waved at the dolphin.”
• “Dolphins followed the boat.”

Good to know

a dolphin (sea mammal). Contrast: fish (gills), whale (bigger). Mix-up: doll.

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