dolphin
(dɒlfɪn )
Word forms: dolphins
countable noun B2
A dolphin is a mammal which lives in the sea and looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth.
It was seen to dive four times and then meet up with another dolphin.
Image of dolphin
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Collocations:
dolphin watching pod of dolphins
Thrill-seekers can go diving and shark and dolphin watching.
The Sun
The seas are known for whale and dolphin watching.
The Sun
Archery, cycling, surfing and dolphin watching are also on offer.
Times, Sunday Times
Activities include dolphin watching tours and cooking classes.
Times, Sunday Times
This would give you some spending money for scuba diving, dolphin watching and spa treatments.
Times, Sunday Times
At one point were accompanied by pod of dolphins jumping up and down next boat.
The Sun
A pod of dolphins feeding in near-by waters just confirmed to us that this was the place to find quality fish.
The Sun
Makes you wonder if she might raise a pod of dolphins.
Times, Sunday Times
We got a free acrobatic display from a pod of dolphins which followed our boat.
The Sun
Almost immediately we were joined by a pod of dolphins, which frolicked for almost 20 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 海豚
Japanese: イルカ