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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At least 19 beluga whales, three seals, one dolphin and multiple penguins and sea lions have died at the park since 2019, according to animal welfare group Animal Justice. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Point Bennett hosts massive seal and sea lion colonies that can number well into the tens of thousands—well worth the trouble. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 The La Jolla 18-year-old who admitted to kicking a sea lion faces a year in jail and $100,000 fine. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Spot an incredible variety of wildlife, including sea lions, sea otters, porpoises, bald eagles and puffins. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea lion

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First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sea lion was in 1697

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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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