Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, aquatic, herbivorous mammal: A manatee is a slow-moving marine mammal that lives in warm coastal waters, estuaries, and rivers. It has a rounded body, a flat, paddle-shaped tail, and flippers.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The clear spring water is a perfect habitat for the manatee.
  • We took a boat tour hoping to see a manatee in the wild.
  • Conservation efforts aim to protect the endangered manatee.

Advanced Usage

• "Manatee zone": A designated area in waterways with speed restrictions for boats to prevent injuries to manatees.
  • Signs clearly mark the manatee zone to alert boaters.

Variants and Related Words

• Sirenian (n): The biological order (Sirenia) to which manatees and dugongs belong.
  • The manatee is one of the few surviving sirenian species.

Synonyms

• Sea cow: A common informal name for the manatee, referring to its herbivorous diet and slow, grazing behavior.

Related Phrases

(Note: As "manatee" is a specific noun, it does not have phrasal verbs. This section lists common descriptive phrases.) - Manatee conservation: Efforts to protect manatees and their habitats. - She works for an organization focused on manatee conservation.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms centered on the word "manatee.")

Noun

1. sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded