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penguin

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/

Forms: penguins

penguin means: A black and white sea bird that cannot fly but swims well and usually lives in southern regions.

noun

SEA BIRDA2

A black and white sea bird that cannot fly but swims well and usually lives in southern regions.

  • The penguin jumped into the water.
  • We watched penguins swimming at the zoo.
  • A penguin keeps its egg warm with its body.

Common phrases: penguin colony, penguin chick, emperor penguin, king penguin

Questions about penguin

What does penguin mean?

A black and white sea bird that cannot fly but swims well and usually lives in southern regions.

What is penguin in other languages?

Türkçe: penguen · Español: pingüino · Français: pingouin · Deutsch: Pinguin · Italiano: pinguino · 日本語: ペンギン

How do you pronounce penguin?

It is pronounced /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/.

How do you use penguin in a sentence?

The penguin jumped into the water. We watched penguins swimming at the zoo.

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